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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,544.58, 45,818.09 and 14,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,544.58, 45,818.09 and 14,530.28 is: 21,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,544.58 : 45,818.09 = 14,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,544.58/45,818.09 = 14,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,544.58x = 45,818.09 × 14,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,544.58x = 665,749,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,749,375.02/30,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,795.99

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