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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.04, 45,404.84 and 9,488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.04, 45,404.84 and 9,488.54 is: 14,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.04 : 45,404.84 = 9,488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.04/45,404.84 = 9,488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.04x = 45,404.84 × 9,488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.04x = 430,825,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,825,777.77/30,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.10

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