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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,656.22, 45,993.59 and 10,936.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,656.22, 45,993.59 and 10,936.31 is: 16,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,656.22 : 45,993.59 = 10,936.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,656.22/45,993.59 = 10,936.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,656.22x = 45,993.59 × 10,936.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,656.22x = 502,999,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,999,873.60/30,656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,407.76

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