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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,373.73, 45,567.27 and 9,316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,373.73, 45,567.27 and 9,316.66 is: 13,977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,373.73 : 45,567.27 = 9,316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,373.73/45,567.27 = 9,316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,373.73x = 45,567.27 × 9,316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,373.73x = 424,534,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,534,761.72/30,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.04

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