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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,027.38, 44,975.44 and 15,210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,027.38, 44,975.44 and 15,210.86 is: 22,783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,027.38 : 44,975.44 = 15,210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,027.38/44,975.44 = 15,210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,027.38x = 44,975.44 × 15,210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,027.38x = 684,115,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,115,121.28/30,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.04

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