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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,390.72, 45,558.24 and 10,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,390.72, 45,558.24 and 10,658.52 is: 15,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,390.72 : 45,558.24 = 10,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,390.72/45,558.24 = 10,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,390.72x = 45,558.24 × 10,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,390.72x = 485,583,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,583,412.20/30,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,978.02

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