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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,695.96, 70,052.94 and 15,113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,695.96, 70,052.94 and 15,113.86 is: 22,673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,695.96 : 70,052.94 = 15,113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,695.96/70,052.94 = 15,113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,695.96x = 70,052.94 × 15,113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,695.96x = 1,058,770,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,770,131.36/46,695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.70

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