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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,329.81, 45,465.93 and 10,595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,329.81, 45,465.93 and 10,595.51 is: 15,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,329.81 : 45,465.93 = 10,595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,329.81/45,465.93 = 10,595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,329.81x = 45,465.93 × 10,595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,329.81x = 481,734,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,734,715.97/30,329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.21

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