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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,601.80, 45,902.70 and 15,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,601.80, 45,902.70 and 15,805.80 is: 23,708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,601.80 : 45,902.70 = 15,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,601.80/45,902.70 = 15,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,601.80x = 45,902.70 × 15,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,601.80x = 725,528,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,528,895.66/30,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.70

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