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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,368.15, 45,581.37 and 14,796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,368.15, 45,581.37 and 14,796.71 is: 22,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,368.15 : 45,581.37 = 14,796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,368.15/45,581.37 = 14,796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,368.15x = 45,581.37 × 14,796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,368.15x = 674,454,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,454,313.29/30,368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.27

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