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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,668.82, 46,090.71 and 15,097.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,668.82, 46,090.71 and 15,097.38 is: 22,689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,668.82 : 46,090.71 = 15,097.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,668.82/46,090.71 = 15,097.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,668.82x = 46,090.71 × 15,097.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,668.82x = 695,848,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,848,963.34/30,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.13

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