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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,360.28, 45,545.91 and 13,728.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,360.28, 45,545.91 and 13,728.15 is: 20,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,360.28 : 45,545.91 = 13,728.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,360.28/45,545.91 = 13,728.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,360.28x = 45,545.91 × 13,728.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,360.28x = 625,261,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,261,084.37/30,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.71

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