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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,258.93, 45,393.27 and 12,733.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,258.93, 45,393.27 and 12,733.77 is: 19,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258.93 : 45,393.27 = 12,733.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258.93/45,393.27 = 12,733.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258.93x = 45,393.27 × 12,733.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258.93x = 578,027,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,027,459.73/30,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,102.71

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