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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,567.58, 45,853.80 and 13,037.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,567.58, 45,853.80 and 13,037.56 is: 19,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,567.58 : 45,853.80 = 13,037.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,567.58/45,853.80 = 13,037.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,567.58x = 45,853.80 × 13,037.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,567.58x = 597,821,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,821,668.73/30,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.38

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