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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464.48, 45,696.96 and 10,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464.48, 45,696.96 and 10,738.52 is: 16,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464.48 : 45,696.96 = 10,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464.48/45,696.96 = 10,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464.48x = 45,696.96 × 10,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464.48x = 490,717,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,717,718.90/30,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,107.86

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