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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,520.83, 45,851.61 and 29,259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,520.83, 45,851.61 and 29,259.73 is: 43,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,520.83 : 45,851.61 = 29,259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,520.83/45,851.61 = 29,259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,520.83x = 45,851.61 × 29,259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,520.83x = 1,341,605,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,605,895.70/30,520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,957.05

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