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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,039.81, 44,994.09 and 15,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,039.81, 44,994.09 and 15,223.29 is: 22,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,039.81 : 44,994.09 = 15,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,039.81/44,994.09 = 15,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,039.81x = 44,994.09 × 15,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,039.81x = 684,958,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,958,080.36/30,039.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.68

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