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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.97, 45,011.38 and 8,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.97, 45,011.38 and 8,962.28 is: 13,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.97 : 45,011.38 = 8,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.97/45,011.38 = 8,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.97x = 45,011.38 × 8,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.97x = 403,404,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,404,590.75/30,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.25

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