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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,651.43, 45,999.96 and 22,772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,651.43, 45,999.96 and 22,772.29 is: 34,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,651.43 : 45,999.96 = 22,772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,651.43/45,999.96 = 22,772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,651.43x = 45,999.96 × 22,772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,651.43x = 1,047,524,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,524,085.25/30,651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,175.38

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