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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,429.80, 45,644.70 and 29,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,429.80, 45,644.70 and 29,220.20 is: 43,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,429.80 : 45,644.70 = 29,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,429.80/45,644.70 = 29,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,429.80x = 45,644.70 × 29,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,429.80x = 1,333,747,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,747,262.94/30,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,830.30

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