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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,846.04, 70,252.14 and 15,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,846.04, 70,252.14 and 15,674 is: 23,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,846.04 : 70,252.14 = 15,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,846.04/70,252.14 = 15,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,846.04x = 70,252.14 × 15,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,846.04x = 1,101,132,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,132,042.36/46,846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.34

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