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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,593.53, 45,871.81 and 13,723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,593.53, 45,871.81 and 13,723.45 is: 20,576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,593.53 : 45,871.81 = 13,723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,593.53/45,871.81 = 13,723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,593.53x = 45,871.81 × 13,723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,593.53x = 629,519,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,519,490.94/30,593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.88

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