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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,003, 45,006.72 and 11,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,003, 45,006.72 and 11,535 is: 17,303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,003 : 45,006.72 = 11,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,003/45,006.72 = 11,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,003x = 45,006.72 × 11,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,003x = 519,152,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,152,515.20/30,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.35

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