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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,832.64, 46,255.44 and 10,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,832.64, 46,255.44 and 10,070.72 is: 15,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,832.64 : 46,255.44 = 10,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,832.64/46,255.44 = 10,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,832.64x = 46,255.44 × 10,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,832.64x = 465,825,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,825,584.72/30,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.20

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