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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.63, 45,070.13 and 11,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.63, 45,070.13 and 11,321.82 is: 16,985.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.63 : 45,070.13 = 11,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.63/45,070.13 = 11,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.63x = 45,070.13 × 11,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.63x = 510,275,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,275,927.54/30,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.63

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