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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,597.92, 45,891.42 and 19,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,597.92, 45,891.42 and 19,471.58 is: 29,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,597.92 : 45,891.42 = 19,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,597.92/45,891.42 = 19,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,597.92x = 45,891.42 × 19,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,597.92x = 893,578,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,578,455.84/30,597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,203.90

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