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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.04, 45,994.47 and 9,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.04, 45,994.47 and 9,601.18 is: 14,400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.04 : 45,994.47 = 9,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.04/45,994.47 = 9,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.04x = 45,994.47 × 9,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.04x = 441,601,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,601,185.47/30,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,400.33

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