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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,255.93, 45,388.77 and 12,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,255.93, 45,388.77 and 12,730.77 is: 19,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,255.93 : 45,388.77 = 12,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,255.93/45,388.77 = 12,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,255.93x = 45,388.77 × 12,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,255.93x = 577,833,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,833,991.45/30,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.21

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