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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,962.08, 70,425.28 and 15,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,962.08, 70,425.28 and 15,364.56 is: 23,041.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,962.08 : 70,425.28 = 15,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,962.08/70,425.28 = 15,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,962.08x = 70,425.28 × 15,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,962.08x = 1,082,053,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,053,440.08/46,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.00

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