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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,934.54, 45,475.86 and 30,415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,934.54, 45,475.86 and 30,415.73 is: 41,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,934.54 : 45,475.86 = 30,415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,934.54/45,475.86 = 30,415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,934.54x = 45,475.86 × 30,415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,934.54x = 1,383,181,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,181,099.82/32,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,997.89

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