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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,590.28, 45,881.10 and 9,811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,590.28, 45,881.10 and 9,811.08 is: 14,715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,590.28 : 45,881.10 = 9,811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,590.28/45,881.10 = 9,811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,590.28x = 45,881.10 × 9,811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,590.28x = 450,143,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,143,142.59/30,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,715.23

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