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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,819.13, 70,214.04 and 15,647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,819.13, 70,214.04 and 15,647.09 is: 23,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,819.13 : 70,214.04 = 15,647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,819.13/70,214.04 = 15,647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,819.13x = 70,214.04 × 15,647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,819.13x = 1,098,645,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,645,052.07/46,819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.73

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