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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,507.63, 45,762.25 and 9,731.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,507.63, 45,762.25 and 9,731.13 is: 14,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,507.63 : 45,762.25 = 9,731.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,507.63/45,762.25 = 9,731.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,507.63x = 45,762.25 × 9,731.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,507.63x = 445,318,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,318,403.84/30,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,596.95

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