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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,533.54, 45,806.84 and 9,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,533.54, 45,806.84 and 9,473.12 is: 14,211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,533.54 : 45,806.84 = 9,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,533.54/45,806.84 = 9,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,533.54x = 45,806.84 × 9,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,533.54x = 433,933,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,933,692.14/30,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.71

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