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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.64, 45,287.40 and 12,661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.64, 45,287.40 and 12,661.04 is: 18,992.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.64 : 45,287.40 = 12,661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.64/45,287.40 = 12,661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.64x = 45,287.40 × 12,661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.64x = 573,385,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,385,582.90/30,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.16

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