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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.76, 45,402.92 and 9,487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.76, 45,402.92 and 9,487.26 is: 14,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.76 : 45,402.92 = 9,487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.76/45,402.92 = 9,487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.76x = 45,402.92 × 9,487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.76x = 430,749,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,749,306.80/30,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.17

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