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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,814.61, 45,999 and 27,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,814.61, 45,999 and 27,077.92 is: 40,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,814.61 : 45,999 = 27,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,814.61/45,999 = 27,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,814.61x = 45,999 × 27,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,814.61x = 1,245,557,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,557,127.08/30,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,421.00

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