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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.82, 44,997.08 and 15,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.82, 44,997.08 and 15,225.30 is: 22,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.82 : 44,997.08 = 15,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.82/44,997.08 = 15,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.82x = 44,997.08 × 15,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.82x = 685,094,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,094,042.12/30,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.68

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