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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.94, 46,269.07 and 15,039.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.94, 46,269.07 and 15,039.09 is: 22,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.94 : 46,269.07 = 15,039.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.94/46,269.07 = 15,039.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.94x = 46,269.07 × 15,039.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.94x = 695,844,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,844,707.95/30,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.79

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