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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,452.79, 45,669.47 and 9,671.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,452.79, 45,669.47 and 9,671.43 is: 14,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,452.79 : 45,669.47 = 9,671.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,452.79/45,669.47 = 9,671.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,452.79x = 45,669.47 × 9,671.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,452.79x = 441,689,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,689,033.88/30,452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.06

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