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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,707.84, 70,059.24 and 15,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,707.84, 70,059.24 and 15,117.28 is: 22,675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,707.84 : 70,059.24 = 15,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,707.84/70,059.24 = 15,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,707.84x = 70,059.24 × 15,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,707.84x = 1,059,105,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,105,147.67/46,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.10

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