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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,416.91, 45,543.34 and 19,860.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,416.91, 45,543.34 and 19,860.78 is: 29,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,416.91 : 45,543.34 = 19,860.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,416.91/45,543.34 = 19,860.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,416.91x = 45,543.34 × 19,860.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,416.91x = 904,526,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,526,256.21/30,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,737.61

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