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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,814.88, 70,222.30 and 15,650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,814.88, 70,222.30 and 15,650.12 is: 23,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,814.88 : 70,222.30 = 15,650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,814.88/70,222.30 = 15,650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,814.88x = 70,222.30 × 15,650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,814.88x = 1,098,987,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,987,421.68/46,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.17

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