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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,535.76, 45,792.84 and 14,523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,535.76, 45,792.84 and 14,523.41 is: 21,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,535.76 : 45,792.84 = 14,523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,535.76/45,792.84 = 14,523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,535.76x = 45,792.84 × 14,523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,535.76x = 665,068,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,068,359.33/30,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,779.98

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