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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.85, 45,404.55 and 15,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.85, 45,404.55 and 15,519.60 is: 23,270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.85 : 45,404.55 = 15,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.85/45,404.55 = 15,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.85x = 45,404.55 × 15,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.85x = 704,660,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,660,454.18/30,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.06

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