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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,732.04, 70,083.48 and 15,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,732.04, 70,083.48 and 15,560 is: 23,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,732.04 : 70,083.48 = 15,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,732.04/70,083.48 = 15,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,732.04x = 70,083.48 × 15,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,732.04x = 1,090,498,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,498,948.80/46,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.15

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