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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,125.91, 45,216.61 and 15,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,125.91, 45,216.61 and 15,345.44 is: 23,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,125.91 : 45,216.61 = 15,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,125.91/45,216.61 = 15,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,125.91x = 45,216.61 × 15,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,125.91x = 693,868,775.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,868,775.76/30,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,032.29

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