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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.07, 70,214.24 and 15,205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.07, 70,214.24 and 15,205.02 is: 22,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.07 : 70,214.24 = 15,205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.07/70,214.24 = 15,205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.07x = 70,214.24 × 15,205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.07x = 1,067,608,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,608,847.46/46,805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.68

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