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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,211.82, 45,333.72 and 21,959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,211.82, 45,333.72 and 21,959.94 is: 32,951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.82 : 45,333.72 = 21,959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.82/45,333.72 = 21,959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.82x = 45,333.72 × 21,959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.82x = 995,525,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,525,771.18/30,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,951.53

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