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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,482.76, 45,705.70 and 19,940.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,482.76, 45,705.70 and 19,940.12 is: 29,898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,482.76 : 45,705.70 = 19,940.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,482.76/45,705.70 = 19,940.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,482.76x = 45,705.70 × 19,940.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,482.76x = 911,377,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,377,142.68/30,482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,898.12

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