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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,373.63, 45,563.69 and 12,845.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,373.63, 45,563.69 and 12,845.23 is: 19,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,373.63 : 45,563.69 = 12,845.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,373.63/45,563.69 = 12,845.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,373.63x = 45,563.69 × 12,845.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,373.63x = 585,276,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,276,077.70/30,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,269.22

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