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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,286.67, 45,407.83 and 14,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,286.67, 45,407.83 and 14,270.75 is: 21,395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,286.67 : 45,407.83 = 14,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,286.67/45,407.83 = 14,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,286.67x = 45,407.83 × 14,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,286.67x = 648,003,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,003,789.97/30,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,395.68

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