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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,110.80, 45,166.20 and 18,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,110.80, 45,166.20 and 18,981.40 is: 28,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,110.80 : 45,166.20 = 18,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,110.80/45,166.20 = 18,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,110.80x = 45,166.20 × 18,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,110.80x = 857,317,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,317,708.68/30,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,472.10

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