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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.73, 45,350.70 and 9,173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.73, 45,350.70 and 9,173.95 is: 13,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.73 : 45,350.70 = 9,173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.73/45,350.70 = 9,173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.73x = 45,350.70 × 9,173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.73x = 416,044,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,044,855.61/30,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.95

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