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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,508.04, 45,687.54 and 18,805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,508.04, 45,687.54 and 18,805.16 is: 28,161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,508.04 : 45,687.54 = 18,805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,508.04/45,687.54 = 18,805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,508.04x = 45,687.54 × 18,805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,508.04x = 859,161,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,161,499.71/30,508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,161.81

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