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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.63, 70,021.06 and 15,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.63, 70,021.06 and 15,092.53 is: 22,641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.63 : 70,021.06 = 15,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.63/70,021.06 = 15,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.63x = 70,021.06 × 15,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.63x = 1,056,794,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,794,735.90/46,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,641.74

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