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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,766.34, 70,155.86 and 15,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,766.34, 70,155.86 and 15,166.10 is: 22,751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,766.34 : 70,155.86 = 15,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,766.34/70,155.86 = 15,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,766.34x = 70,155.86 × 15,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,766.34x = 1,063,990,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,990,361.74/46,766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.20

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