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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,381.61, 45,582.90 and 12,621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,381.61, 45,582.90 and 12,621.81 is: 18,937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,381.61 : 45,582.90 = 12,621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,381.61/45,582.90 = 12,621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,381.61x = 45,582.90 × 12,621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,381.61x = 575,338,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,338,703.05/30,381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.07

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