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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,588.80, 45,926.40 and 18,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,588.80, 45,926.40 and 18,924.80 is: 28,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,588.80 : 45,926.40 = 18,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,588.80/45,926.40 = 18,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,588.80x = 45,926.40 × 18,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,588.80x = 869,147,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,147,934.72/30,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,413.93

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