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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,644.53, 45,943.44 and 15,844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,644.53, 45,943.44 and 15,844.01 is: 23,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,644.53 : 45,943.44 = 15,844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,644.53/45,943.44 = 15,844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,644.53x = 45,943.44 × 15,844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,644.53x = 727,928,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,928,033.66/30,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,753.93

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