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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,468.52, 45,659.92 and 14,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,468.52, 45,659.92 and 14,441.04 is: 21,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,468.52 : 45,659.92 = 14,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,468.52/45,659.92 = 14,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,468.52x = 45,659.92 × 14,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,468.52x = 659,376,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,376,731.12/30,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.25

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