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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,989.99, 70,461.66 and 14,964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,989.99, 70,461.66 and 14,964.89 is: 22,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,989.99 : 70,461.66 = 14,964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,989.99/70,461.66 = 14,964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,989.99x = 70,461.66 × 14,964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,989.99x = 1,054,450,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,450,694.93/46,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.90

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