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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,129.94, 45,195.18 and 7,946.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,129.94, 45,195.18 and 7,946.47 is: 11,919.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,129.94 : 45,195.18 = 7,946.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,129.94/45,195.18 = 7,946.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,129.94x = 45,195.18 × 7,946.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,129.94x = 359,142,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,142,142.01/30,129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,919.78

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