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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,675.53, 70,004.94 and 15,084.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,675.53, 70,004.94 and 15,084.31 is: 22,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,675.53 : 70,004.94 = 15,084.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,675.53/70,004.94 = 15,084.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,675.53x = 70,004.94 × 15,084.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,675.53x = 1,055,976,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,976,216.49/46,675.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.76

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