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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,523.56, 45,814.96 and 14,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,523.56, 45,814.96 and 14,739.76 is: 22,123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,523.56 : 45,814.96 = 14,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,523.56/45,814.96 = 14,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,523.56x = 45,814.96 × 14,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,523.56x = 675,301,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,301,514.81/30,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.94

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