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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,639.33, 45,895.68 and 14,797.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,639.33, 45,895.68 and 14,797.69 is: 22,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,639.33 : 45,895.68 = 14,797.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,639.33/45,895.68 = 14,797.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,639.33x = 45,895.68 × 14,797.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,639.33x = 679,149,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,149,930.24/30,639.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,165.95

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