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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.76, 46,469.66 and 22,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.76, 46,469.66 and 22,562.28 is: 33,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.76 : 46,469.66 = 22,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.76/46,469.66 = 22,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.76x = 46,469.66 × 22,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.76x = 1,048,461,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,461,480.42/30,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,829.24

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