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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,521.70, 45,814.91 and 27,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,521.70, 45,814.91 and 27,034.34 is: 40,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,521.70 : 45,814.91 = 27,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,521.70/45,814.91 = 27,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,521.70x = 45,814.91 × 27,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,521.70x = 1,238,575,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,575,489.76/30,521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,580.16

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