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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,139.91, 45,217.35 and 9,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,139.91, 45,217.35 and 9,079.47 is: 13,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,139.91 : 45,217.35 = 9,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,139.91/45,217.35 = 9,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,139.91x = 45,217.35 × 9,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,139.91x = 410,549,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,549,301.32/30,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.45

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