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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,302.55, 45,474.57 and 10,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,302.55, 45,474.57 and 10,581.09 is: 15,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,302.55 : 45,474.57 = 10,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,302.55/45,474.57 = 10,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,302.55x = 45,474.57 × 10,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,302.55x = 481,170,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,170,517.88/30,302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,878.88

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