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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,372.93, 45,550.49 and 10,647.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,372.93, 45,550.49 and 10,647.81 is: 15,968.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,372.93 : 45,550.49 = 10,647.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,372.93/45,550.49 = 10,647.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,372.93x = 45,550.49 × 10,647.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,372.93x = 485,012,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,012,909.69/30,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,968.59

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