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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,665.82, 45,998.72 and 9,606.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,665.82, 45,998.72 and 9,606.03 is: 14,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,665.82 : 45,998.72 = 9,606.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,665.82/45,998.72 = 9,606.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,665.82x = 45,998.72 × 9,606.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,665.82x = 441,865,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,865,134.36/30,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.05

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