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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.52, 44,989.46 and 10,282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.52, 44,989.46 and 10,282.07 is: 15,418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.52 : 44,989.46 = 10,282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.52/44,989.46 = 10,282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.52x = 44,989.46 × 10,282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.52x = 462,584,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,584,876.60/30,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.71

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