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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.12, 45,721.80 and 19,375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,472.12, 45,721.80 and 19,375.90 is: 29,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,472.12 : 45,721.80 = 19,375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,472.12/45,721.80 = 19,375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,472.12x = 45,721.80 × 19,375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,472.12x = 885,901,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,901,024.62/30,472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,072.51

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