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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,882.68, 70,309.44 and 15,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,882.68, 70,309.44 and 15,710.64 is: 23,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,882.68 : 70,309.44 = 15,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,882.68/70,309.44 = 15,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,882.68x = 70,309.44 × 15,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,882.68x = 1,104,606,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,606,300.44/46,882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,561.07

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