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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,560.76, 45,901.62 and 18,577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,560.76, 45,901.62 and 18,577.62 is: 27,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,560.76 : 45,901.62 = 18,577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,560.76/45,901.62 = 18,577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,560.76x = 45,901.62 × 18,577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,560.76x = 852,742,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,742,853.74/30,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,903.20

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