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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,910.97, 70,373.76 and 15,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,910.97, 70,373.76 and 15,753.51 is: 23,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,910.97 : 70,373.76 = 15,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,910.97/70,373.76 = 15,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,910.97x = 70,373.76 × 15,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,910.97x = 1,108,633,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,633,731.90/46,910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.72

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