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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,828.67, 70,228.42 and 15,656.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,828.67, 70,228.42 and 15,656.63 is: 23,480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,828.67 : 70,228.42 = 15,656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,828.67/70,228.42 = 15,656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,828.67x = 70,228.42 × 15,656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,828.67x = 1,099,539,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,539,997.14/46,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.06

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