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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,774.28, 70,160.43 and 15,184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,774.28, 70,160.43 and 15,184.29 is: 22,776.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,774.28 : 70,160.43 = 15,184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,774.28/70,160.43 = 15,184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,774.28x = 70,160.43 × 15,184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,774.28x = 1,065,336,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,336,239.72/46,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.11

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