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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,513.78, 45,847.35 and 19,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,513.78, 45,847.35 and 19,425.42 is: 29,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,513.78 : 45,847.35 = 19,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,513.78/45,847.35 = 19,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,513.78x = 45,847.35 × 19,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,513.78x = 890,604,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,604,029.64/30,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,186.95

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