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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,796.28, 70,205.44 and 15,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,796.28, 70,205.44 and 15,206.24 is: 22,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,796.28 : 70,205.44 = 15,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,796.28/70,205.44 = 15,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,796.28x = 70,205.44 × 15,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,796.28x = 1,067,560,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,560,769.95/46,796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.94

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