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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.94, 46,426.25 and 15,153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.94, 46,426.25 and 15,153.17 is: 22,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.94 : 46,426.25 = 15,153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.94/46,426.25 = 15,153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.94x = 46,426.25 × 15,153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.94x = 703,504,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,504,664.46/30,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.74

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