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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,807.04, 70,195.98 and 15,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,807.04, 70,195.98 and 15,635 is: 23,447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,807.04 : 70,195.98 = 15,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,807.04/70,195.98 = 15,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,807.04x = 70,195.98 × 15,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,807.04x = 1,097,514,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,514,147.30/46,807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.63

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