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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,737.92, 45,997.16 and 22,314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,737.92, 45,997.16 and 22,314.19 is: 33,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,737.92 : 45,997.16 = 22,314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,737.92/45,997.16 = 22,314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,737.92x = 45,997.16 × 22,314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,737.92x = 1,026,389,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,389,367.70/30,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,391.63

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