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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,473.59, 45,724.02 and 19,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,473.59, 45,724.02 and 19,377.40 is: 29,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,473.59 : 45,724.02 = 19,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,473.59/45,724.02 = 19,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,473.59x = 45,724.02 × 19,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,473.59x = 886,012,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,012,625.15/30,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,074.77

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