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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,677.61, 45,983.39 and 14,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,677.61, 45,983.39 and 14,849.19 is: 22,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,677.61 : 45,983.39 = 14,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,677.61/45,983.39 = 14,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,677.61x = 45,983.39 × 14,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,677.61x = 682,816,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,816,020.71/30,677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.80

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