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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,922.88, 46,397.34 and 15,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,922.88, 46,397.34 and 15,141.83 is: 22,719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,922.88 : 46,397.34 = 15,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,922.88/46,397.34 = 15,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,922.88x = 46,397.34 × 15,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,922.88x = 702,540,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,540,402.75/30,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,719.12

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