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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,285.67, 45,406.33 and 14,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,285.67, 45,406.33 and 14,269.75 is: 21,394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,285.67 : 45,406.33 = 14,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,285.67/45,406.33 = 14,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,285.67x = 45,406.33 × 14,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,285.67x = 647,936,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,936,977.52/30,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.18

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