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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,335.63, 45,505.80 and 13,704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,335.63, 45,505.80 and 13,704.98 is: 20,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,335.63 : 45,505.80 = 13,704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,335.63/45,505.80 = 13,704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,335.63x = 45,505.80 × 13,704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,335.63x = 623,655,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,655,851.36/30,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.53

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