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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,177.63, 45,266.45 and 9,402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,177.63, 45,266.45 and 9,402.75 is: 14,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,177.63 : 45,266.45 = 9,402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,177.63/45,266.45 = 9,402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,177.63x = 45,266.45 × 9,402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,177.63x = 425,629,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,629,065.72/30,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.13

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