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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.29, 70,241.82 and 15,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.29, 70,241.82 and 15,234.60 is: 22,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.29 : 70,241.82 = 15,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.29/70,241.82 = 15,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.29x = 70,241.82 × 15,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.29x = 1,070,106,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,106,030.97/46,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.16

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