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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,520.62, 45,743.96 and 12,953.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,520.62, 45,743.96 and 12,953.55 is: 19,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,520.62 : 45,743.96 = 12,953.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,520.62/45,743.96 = 12,953.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,520.62x = 45,743.96 × 12,953.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,520.62x = 592,546,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,546,673.06/30,520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.63

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