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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,515.82, 45,711.36 and 22,627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,515.82, 45,711.36 and 22,627.23 is: 33,894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,515.82 : 45,711.36 = 22,627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,515.82/45,711.36 = 22,627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,515.82x = 45,711.36 × 22,627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,515.82x = 1,034,321,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,321,456.33/30,515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,894.60

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