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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.96, 46,435.68 and 10,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.96, 46,435.68 and 10,180.08 is: 15,271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.96 : 46,435.68 = 10,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.96/46,435.68 = 10,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.96x = 46,435.68 × 10,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.96x = 472,718,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,718,937.25/30,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.19

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