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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,655.49, 45,958.42 and 9,584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,655.49, 45,958.42 and 9,584.69 is: 14,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,655.49 : 45,958.42 = 9,584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,655.49/45,958.42 = 9,584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,655.49x = 45,958.42 × 9,584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,655.49x = 440,497,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,497,208.59/30,655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,369.28

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