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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.80, 45,434.88 and 19,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.80, 45,434.88 and 19,916.80 is: 29,880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.80 : 45,434.88 = 19,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.80/45,434.88 = 19,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.80x = 45,434.88 × 19,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.80x = 904,917,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,917,417.98/30,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,880.25

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