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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,624.38, 45,949.57 and 14,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,624.38, 45,949.57 and 14,841.16 is: 22,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,624.38 : 45,949.57 = 14,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,624.38/45,949.57 = 14,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,624.38x = 45,949.57 × 14,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,624.38x = 681,944,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,944,996.29/30,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,268.04

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