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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,664.80, 45,997.20 and 29,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,664.80, 45,997.20 and 29,455.20 is: 44,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,664.80 : 45,997.20 = 29,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,664.80/45,997.20 = 29,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,664.80x = 45,997.20 × 29,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,664.80x = 1,354,856,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,856,725.44/30,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,182.80

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