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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,476.71, 45,693.19 and 12,936.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,476.71, 45,693.19 and 12,936.97 is: 19,396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,476.71 : 45,693.19 = 12,936.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,476.71/45,693.19 = 12,936.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,476.71x = 45,693.19 × 12,936.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,476.71x = 591,131,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,131,428.23/30,476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.17

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