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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,010.94, 45,024.23 and 17,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,010.94, 45,024.23 and 17,541.60 is: 26,316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,010.94 : 45,024.23 = 17,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,010.94/45,024.23 = 17,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,010.94x = 45,024.23 × 17,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,010.94x = 789,796,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,796,945.26/30,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,316.97

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