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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,470.76, 45,579.74 and 28,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,470.76, 45,579.74 and 28,604.52 is: 42,788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,470.76 : 45,579.74 = 28,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,470.76/45,579.74 = 28,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,470.76x = 45,579.74 × 28,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,470.76x = 1,303,786,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,786,584.42/30,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,788.12

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