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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,347.76, 45,542.25 and 10,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,347.76, 45,542.25 and 10,626.24 is: 15,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,347.76 : 45,542.25 = 10,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,347.76/45,542.25 = 10,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,347.76x = 45,542.25 × 10,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,347.76x = 483,942,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,942,878.64/30,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.58

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