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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,179.52, 45,277.92 and 14,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,179.52, 45,277.92 and 14,605.92 is: 21,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,179.52 : 45,277.92 = 14,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,179.52/45,277.92 = 14,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,179.52x = 45,277.92 × 14,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,179.52x = 661,325,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,325,677.29/30,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,913.06

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