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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,287.55, 45,411.87 and 12,752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,287.55, 45,411.87 and 12,752.67 is: 19,120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,287.55 : 45,411.87 = 12,752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,287.55/45,411.87 = 12,752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,287.55x = 45,411.87 × 12,752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,287.55x = 579,122,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,122,592.19/30,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.81

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