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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,667.55, 45,962.84 and 13,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,667.55, 45,962.84 and 13,116.74 is: 19,658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,667.55 : 45,962.84 = 13,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,667.55/45,962.84 = 13,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,667.55x = 45,962.84 × 13,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,667.55x = 602,882,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,882,424.92/30,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.65

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