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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,635.46, 45,954.34 and 9,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,635.46, 45,954.34 and 9,577.44 is: 14,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,635.46 : 45,954.34 = 9,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,635.46/45,954.34 = 9,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,635.46x = 45,954.34 × 9,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,635.46x = 440,124,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,124,934.09/30,635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.52

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