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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,664.44, 45,994.77 and 10,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,664.44, 45,994.77 and 10,942.02 is: 16,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,664.44 : 45,994.77 = 10,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,664.44/45,994.77 = 10,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,664.44x = 45,994.77 × 10,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,664.44x = 503,275,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,275,693.24/30,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,412.36

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