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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,891.39, 64,265.96 and 30,349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,891.39, 64,265.96 and 30,349.25 is: 45,473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,891.39 : 64,265.96 = 30,349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,891.39/64,265.96 = 30,349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,891.39x = 64,265.96 × 30,349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,891.39x = 1,950,423,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,423,213.45/42,891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,473.54

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