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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 45 and 19.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 45 and 19.18 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 45 = 19.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/45 = 19.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 45 × 19.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.10/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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