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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836.64, 46,254.92 and 10,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836.64, 46,254.92 and 10,060.14 is: 15,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836.64 : 46,254.92 = 10,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836.64/46,254.92 = 10,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836.64x = 46,254.92 × 10,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836.64x = 465,330,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,330,970.89/30,836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.20

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