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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,964.89, 46,463.22 and 15,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,964.89, 46,463.22 and 15,169.62 is: 22,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,964.89 : 46,463.22 = 15,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,964.89/46,463.22 = 15,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,964.89x = 46,463.22 × 15,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,964.89x = 704,829,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,829,391.38/30,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.21

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