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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,469.83, 45,711.57 and 10,748.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,469.83, 45,711.57 and 10,748.55 is: 16,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,469.83 : 45,711.57 = 10,748.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,469.83/45,711.57 = 10,748.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,469.83x = 45,711.57 × 10,748.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,469.83x = 491,333,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,333,095.72/30,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,125.23

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