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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,806.73, 70,195.51 and 15,634.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,806.73, 70,195.51 and 15,634.69 is: 23,447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,806.73 : 70,195.51 = 15,634.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,806.73/70,195.51 = 15,634.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,806.73x = 70,195.51 × 15,634.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,806.73x = 1,097,484,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,484,882.30/46,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.16

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