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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,854.03, 46,275.17 and 15,043.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,854.03, 46,275.17 and 15,043.14 is: 22,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,854.03 : 46,275.17 = 15,043.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,854.03/46,275.17 = 15,043.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,854.03x = 46,275.17 × 15,043.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,854.03x = 696,123,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,123,785.62/30,854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.85

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