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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,451.55, 45,671.75 and 13,807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,451.55, 45,671.75 and 13,807.56 is: 20,708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,451.55 : 45,671.75 = 13,807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,451.55/45,671.75 = 13,807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,451.55x = 45,671.75 × 13,807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,451.55x = 630,615,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,615,582.44/30,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.82

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