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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.88, 70,153.92 and 15,604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.88, 70,153.92 and 15,604.13 is: 23,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.88 : 70,153.92 = 15,604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.88/70,153.92 = 15,604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.88x = 70,153.92 × 15,604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.88x = 1,094,690,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,690,536.92/46,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.39

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