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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,535.17, 45,797.28 and 13,895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,535.17, 45,797.28 and 13,895.74 is: 20,841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,535.17 : 45,797.28 = 13,895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,535.17/45,797.28 = 13,895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,535.17x = 45,797.28 × 13,895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,535.17x = 636,387,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,387,095.59/30,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,841.12

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