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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.81, 46,201.51 and 15,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.81, 46,201.51 and 15,007.12 is: 22,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.81 : 46,201.51 = 15,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.81/46,201.51 = 15,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.81x = 46,201.51 × 15,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.81x = 693,351,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,351,604.75/30,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.57

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