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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,396.81, 45,645.65 and 18,783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,396.81, 45,645.65 and 18,783.84 is: 28,206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.81 : 45,645.65 = 18,783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.81/45,645.65 = 18,783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.81x = 45,645.65 × 18,783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.81x = 857,400,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,400,586.30/30,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,206.93

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