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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.32, 70,388.12 and 15,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.32, 70,388.12 and 15,340.14 is: 23,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.32 : 70,388.12 = 15,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.32/70,388.12 = 15,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.32x = 70,388.12 × 15,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.32x = 1,079,763,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,763,615.14/46,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,007.80

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