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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,660.58, 45,996.57 and 10,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,660.58, 45,996.57 and 10,669.24 is: 16,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,660.58 : 45,996.57 = 10,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,660.58/45,996.57 = 10,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,660.58x = 45,996.57 × 10,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,660.58x = 490,748,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,748,444.51/30,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.84

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