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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,296.81, 45,446.03 and 10,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,296.81, 45,446.03 and 10,306.27 is: 15,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,296.81 : 45,446.03 = 10,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,296.81/45,446.03 = 10,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,296.81x = 45,446.03 × 10,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,296.81x = 468,378,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,378,843.90/30,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.67

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