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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,530.61, 45,698.31 and 19,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,530.61, 45,698.31 and 19,915.74 is: 29,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,530.61 : 45,698.31 = 19,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,530.61/45,698.31 = 19,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,530.61x = 45,698.31 × 19,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,530.61x = 910,115,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,115,660.40/30,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,809.94

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