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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,676.91, 70,029.05 and 15,086.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,676.91, 70,029.05 and 15,086.37 is: 22,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,676.91 : 70,029.05 = 15,086.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,676.91/70,029.05 = 15,086.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,676.91x = 70,029.05 × 15,086.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,676.91x = 1,056,484,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,484,083.62/46,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.98

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