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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,767.29, 70,143.93 and 15,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,767.29, 70,143.93 and 15,180.02 is: 22,767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,767.29 : 70,143.93 = 15,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,767.29/70,143.93 = 15,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,767.29x = 70,143.93 × 15,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,767.29x = 1,064,786,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,786,260.28/46,767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,767.76

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