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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,095.68, 70,653.94 and 15,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,095.68, 70,653.94 and 15,504.48 is: 23,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,095.68 : 70,653.94 = 15,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,095.68/70,653.94 = 15,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,095.68x = 70,653.94 × 15,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,095.68x = 1,095,452,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,452,599.65/47,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.15

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