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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,458.61, 45,707.36 and 11,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,458.61, 45,707.36 and 11,753.73 is: 17,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,458.61 : 45,707.36 = 11,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,458.61/45,707.36 = 11,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,458.61x = 45,707.36 × 11,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,458.61x = 537,231,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,231,909.68/30,458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,638.10

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