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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,713.84, 70,068.24 and 15,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,713.84, 70,068.24 and 15,123.30 is: 22,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,713.84 : 70,068.24 = 15,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,713.84/70,068.24 = 15,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,713.84x = 70,068.24 × 15,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,713.84x = 1,059,663,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,663,013.99/46,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.13

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