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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,148.63, 45,216.42 and 19,040.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,148.63, 45,216.42 and 19,040.47 is: 28,556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,148.63 : 45,216.42 = 19,040.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,148.63/45,216.42 = 19,040.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,148.63x = 45,216.42 × 19,040.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,148.63x = 860,941,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,941,888.52/30,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,556.58

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