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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.97, 45,413.57 and 10,554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.97, 45,413.57 and 10,554.47 is: 15,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.97 : 45,413.57 = 10,554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.97/45,413.57 = 10,554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.97x = 45,413.57 × 10,554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.97x = 479,315,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,315,882.32/30,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.56

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