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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.03, 46,276.66 and 15,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.03, 46,276.66 and 15,044.14 is: 22,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.03 : 46,276.66 = 15,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.03/46,276.66 = 15,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.03x = 46,276.66 × 15,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.03x = 696,192,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,192,551.77/30,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.34

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