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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,382.74, 45,492.35 and 19,826.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,382.74, 45,492.35 and 19,826.55 is: 29,686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,382.74 : 45,492.35 = 19,826.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,382.74/45,492.35 = 19,826.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,382.74x = 45,492.35 × 19,826.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,382.74x = 901,956,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,956,252.76/30,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,686.47

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