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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,963.84, 46,438.57 and 15,152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,963.84, 46,438.57 and 15,152.97 is: 22,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,963.84 : 46,438.57 = 15,152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,963.84/46,438.57 = 15,152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,963.84x = 46,438.57 × 15,152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,963.84x = 703,682,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,682,451.14/30,963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.95

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