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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.59, 46,427.22 and 15,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.59, 46,427.22 and 15,153.84 is: 22,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.59 : 46,427.22 = 15,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.59/46,427.22 = 15,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.59x = 46,427.22 × 15,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.59x = 703,550,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,550,663.52/30,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.74

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