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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.97, 45,009.88 and 8,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.97, 45,009.88 and 8,961.28 is: 13,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.97 : 45,009.88 = 8,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.97/45,009.88 = 8,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.97x = 45,009.88 × 8,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.97x = 403,346,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,346,137.45/30,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.75

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