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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,773.66, 46,144.08 and 15,967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,773.66, 46,144.08 and 15,967.67 is: 23,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,773.66 : 46,144.08 = 15,967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,773.66/46,144.08 = 15,967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,773.66x = 46,144.08 × 15,967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,773.66x = 736,813,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,813,211.17/30,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.99

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