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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,604.76, 45,926.56 and 13,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,604.76, 45,926.56 and 13,074.72 is: 19,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,604.76 : 45,926.56 = 13,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,604.76/45,926.56 = 13,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,604.76x = 45,926.56 × 13,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,604.76x = 600,476,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,476,912.56/30,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.38

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