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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.52, 45,428.82 and 10,296.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.52, 45,428.82 and 10,296.03 is: 15,444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.52 : 45,428.82 = 10,296.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.52/45,428.82 = 10,296.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.52x = 45,428.82 × 10,296.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.52x = 467,736,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,736,493.58/30,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.74

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