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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.73, 45,564.27 and 9,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.73, 45,564.27 and 9,314.66 is: 13,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.73 : 45,564.27 = 9,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.73/45,564.27 = 9,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.73x = 45,564.27 × 9,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.73x = 424,415,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,415,455.38/30,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.03

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