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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,819.26, 70,228.62 and 15,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,819.26, 70,228.62 and 15,654.24 is: 23,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,819.26 : 70,228.62 = 15,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,819.26/70,228.62 = 15,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,819.26x = 70,228.62 × 15,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,819.26x = 1,099,375,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,375,672.35/46,819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,481.27

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