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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,477.63, 45,716.45 and 12,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,477.63, 45,716.45 and 12,935.16 is: 19,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,477.63 : 45,716.45 = 12,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,477.63/45,716.45 = 12,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,477.63x = 45,716.45 × 12,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,477.63x = 591,349,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,349,595.38/30,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.74

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