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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,183.63, 45,279.77 and 9,408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,183.63, 45,279.77 and 9,408.75 is: 14,114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,183.63 : 45,279.77 = 9,408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,183.63/45,279.77 = 9,408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,183.63x = 45,279.77 × 9,408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,183.63x = 426,025,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,025,988.94/30,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.47

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