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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,315.78, 45,459.90 and 12,776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,315.78, 45,459.90 and 12,776.04 is: 19,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,315.78 : 45,459.90 = 12,776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,315.78/45,459.90 = 12,776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,315.78x = 45,459.90 × 12,776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,315.78x = 580,797,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,797,500.80/30,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.26

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