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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,774.78, 70,161.18 and 15,184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,774.78, 70,161.18 and 15,184.79 is: 22,776.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,774.78 : 70,161.18 = 15,184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,774.78/70,161.18 = 15,184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,774.78x = 70,161.18 × 15,184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,774.78x = 1,065,382,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,382,708.53/46,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.86

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