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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,298.91, 45,469.13 and 10,577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,298.91, 45,469.13 and 10,577.48 is: 15,873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,298.91 : 45,469.13 = 10,577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,298.91/45,469.13 = 10,577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,298.91x = 45,469.13 × 10,577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,298.91x = 480,948,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,948,532.96/30,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.46

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