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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,295.26, 45,461.84 and 11,576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,295.26, 45,461.84 and 11,576.90 is: 17,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,295.26 : 45,461.84 = 11,576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,295.26/45,461.84 = 11,576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,295.26x = 45,461.84 × 11,576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,295.26x = 526,306,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,306,890.30/30,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.58

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