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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,343.84, 45,498.48 and 14,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,343.84, 45,498.48 and 14,741.92 is: 22,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,343.84 : 45,498.48 = 14,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,343.84/45,498.48 = 14,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,343.84x = 45,498.48 × 14,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,343.84x = 670,734,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,734,952.28/30,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.48

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