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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.80, 45,280.80 and 27,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.80, 45,280.80 and 27,134.40 is: 40,624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.80 : 45,280.80 = 27,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.80/45,280.80 = 27,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.80x = 45,280.80 × 27,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.80x = 1,228,667,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,667,339.52/30,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,624.09

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