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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.52, 45,264.25 and 11,195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.52, 45,264.25 and 11,195.57 is: 16,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.52 : 45,264.25 = 11,195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.52/45,264.25 = 11,195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.52x = 45,264.25 × 11,195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.52x = 506,759,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,759,079.37/30,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.83

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