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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,319.16, 45,483.82 and 13,678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,319.16, 45,483.82 and 13,678.78 is: 20,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,319.16 : 45,483.82 = 13,678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,319.16/45,483.82 = 13,678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,319.16x = 45,483.82 × 13,678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,319.16x = 622,163,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,163,167.34/30,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.46

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