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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,294.71, 45,406.47 and 13,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,294.71, 45,406.47 and 13,635.24 is: 20,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,294.71 : 45,406.47 = 13,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,294.71/45,406.47 = 13,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,294.71x = 45,406.47 × 13,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,294.71x = 619,127,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,127,996.86/30,294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.84

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