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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,521.08, 45,752.46 and 9,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,521.08, 45,752.46 and 9,731.08 is: 14,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,521.08 : 45,752.46 = 9,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,521.08/45,752.46 = 9,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,521.08x = 45,752.46 × 9,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,521.08x = 445,220,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,220,848.46/30,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.32

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