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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.28, 46,197.74 and 13,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.28, 46,197.74 and 13,270.12 is: 19,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.28 : 46,197.74 = 13,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.28/46,197.74 = 13,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.28x = 46,197.74 × 13,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.28x = 613,049,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,049,553.53/30,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.26

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