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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.92, 45,337.40 and 29,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.92, 45,337.40 and 29,220.74 is: 43,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.92 : 45,337.40 = 29,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.92/45,337.40 = 29,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.92x = 45,337.40 × 29,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.92x = 1,324,792,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,792,377.68/30,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,763.08

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