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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.03, 45,966.22 and 15,860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.03, 45,966.22 and 15,860.04 is: 23,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.03 : 45,966.22 = 15,860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.03/45,966.22 = 15,860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.03x = 45,966.22 × 15,860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.03x = 729,025,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,025,875.83/30,666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.08

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