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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,845.73, 46,292.93 and 15,852.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,845.73, 46,292.93 and 15,852.26 is: 23,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,845.73 : 46,292.93 = 15,852.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,845.73/46,292.93 = 15,852.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,845.73x = 46,292.93 × 15,852.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,845.73x = 733,847,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,847,562.52/30,845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,790.90

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