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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.17, 45,708.12 and 11,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.17, 45,708.12 and 11,764.08 is: 17,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.17 : 45,708.12 = 11,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.17/45,708.12 = 11,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.17x = 45,708.12 × 11,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.17x = 537,713,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,713,980.33/30,475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,644.33

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