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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,199.82, 70,804.14 and 15,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,199.82, 70,804.14 and 15,610 is: 23,416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,199.82 : 70,804.14 = 15,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,199.82/70,804.14 = 15,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,199.82x = 70,804.14 × 15,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,199.82x = 1,105,252,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,252,625.40/47,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,416.46

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