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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,418.92, 45,628.49 and 9,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,418.92, 45,628.49 and 9,358.82 is: 14,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,418.92 : 45,628.49 = 9,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,418.92/45,628.49 = 9,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,418.92x = 45,628.49 × 9,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,418.92x = 427,028,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,028,824.78/30,418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,038.26

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