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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.91, 45,237.20 and 9,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.91, 45,237.20 and 9,098.13 is: 13,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.91 : 45,237.20 = 9,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.91/45,237.20 = 9,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.91x = 45,237.20 × 9,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.91x = 411,574,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,574,050.58/30,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.30

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