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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,606.68, 45,938.82 and 15,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,606.68, 45,938.82 and 15,035.48 is: 22,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,606.68 : 45,938.82 = 15,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,606.68/45,938.82 = 15,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,606.68x = 45,938.82 × 15,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,606.68x = 690,712,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,712,209.33/30,606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,567.37

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