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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,921.61, 70,388.22 and 15,334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,921.61, 70,388.22 and 15,334.85 is: 23,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,921.61 : 70,388.22 = 15,334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,921.61/70,388.22 = 15,334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,921.61x = 70,388.22 × 15,334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,921.61x = 1,079,392,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,392,795.47/46,921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.17

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