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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.54, 70,389.93 and 15,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.54, 70,389.93 and 15,337.96 is: 23,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.54 : 70,389.93 = 15,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.54/70,389.93 = 15,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.54x = 70,389.93 × 15,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.54x = 1,079,637,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,637,578.79/46,930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.01

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