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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836.61, 46,250.06 and 10,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836.61, 46,250.06 and 10,055.25 is: 15,081.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836.61 : 46,250.06 = 10,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836.61/46,250.06 = 10,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836.61x = 46,250.06 × 10,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836.61x = 465,055,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,055,865.54/30,836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.29

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