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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,753.48, 46,115.64 and 15,947.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,753.48, 46,115.64 and 15,947.58 is: 23,913.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,753.48 : 46,115.64 = 15,947.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,753.48/46,115.64 = 15,947.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,753.48x = 46,115.64 × 15,947.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,753.48x = 735,432,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,432,858.15/30,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.81

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