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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,575.73, 45,811.68 and 14,788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,575.73, 45,811.68 and 14,788.22 is: 22,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,575.73 : 45,811.68 = 14,788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,575.73/45,811.68 = 14,788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,575.73x = 45,811.68 × 14,788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,575.73x = 677,473,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,473,175.59/30,575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.22

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