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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,632.52, 45,959.72 and 15,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,632.52, 45,959.72 and 15,061.08 is: 22,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,632.52 : 45,959.72 = 15,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,632.52/45,959.72 = 15,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,632.52x = 45,959.72 × 15,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,632.52x = 692,203,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,203,019.70/30,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,597.00

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