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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,673.80, 45,986.40 and 13,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,673.80, 45,986.40 and 13,129.20 is: 19,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,673.80 : 45,986.40 = 13,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,673.80/45,986.40 = 13,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,673.80x = 45,986.40 × 13,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,673.80x = 603,764,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,764,642.88/30,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.40

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