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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,655.61, 45,916.85 and 14,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,655.61, 45,916.85 and 14,827.44 is: 22,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,655.61 : 45,916.85 = 14,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,655.61/45,916.85 = 14,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,655.61x = 45,916.85 × 14,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,655.61x = 680,829,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,829,375.43/30,655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.97

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