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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.76, 45,376.35 and 15,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.76, 45,376.35 and 15,464.04 is: 23,200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.76 : 45,376.35 = 15,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.76/45,376.35 = 15,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.76x = 45,376.35 × 15,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.76x = 701,701,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,701,691.45/30,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.77

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