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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,396.88, 45,581.94 and 13,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,396.88, 45,581.94 and 13,756.24 is: 20,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.88 : 45,581.94 = 13,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.88/45,581.94 = 13,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.88x = 45,581.94 × 13,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.88x = 627,036,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,036,106.31/30,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.30

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