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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.80, 45,389.70 and 19,215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.80, 45,389.70 and 19,215.45 is: 28,823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.80 : 45,389.70 = 19,215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.80/45,389.70 = 19,215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.80x = 45,389.70 × 19,215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.80x = 872,183,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,183,510.87/30,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,823.18

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