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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,605.76, 45,909.36 and 9,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,605.76, 45,909.36 and 9,829.44 is: 14,744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,605.76 : 45,909.36 = 9,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,605.76/45,909.36 = 9,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,605.76x = 45,909.36 × 9,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,605.76x = 451,263,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,263,299.56/30,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,744.39

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