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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.84, 45,717.36 and 12,935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.84, 45,717.36 and 12,935.92 is: 19,405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.84 : 45,717.36 = 12,935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.84/45,717.36 = 12,935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.84x = 45,717.36 × 12,935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.84x = 591,396,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,396,111.57/30,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.41

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