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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,854.93, 46,276.52 and 15,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,854.93, 46,276.52 and 15,044.09 is: 22,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,854.93 : 46,276.52 = 15,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,854.93/46,276.52 = 15,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,854.93x = 46,276.52 × 15,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,854.93x = 696,187,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,187,825.16/30,854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.26

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