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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,511.13, 45,767.52 and 9,734.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,511.13, 45,767.52 and 9,734.63 is: 14,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,511.13 : 45,767.52 = 9,734.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,511.13/45,767.52 = 9,734.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,511.13x = 45,767.52 × 9,734.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,511.13x = 445,529,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,529,644.38/30,511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.20

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