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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.59, 45,017.39 and 7,824.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.59, 45,017.39 and 7,824.93 is: 11,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.59 : 45,017.39 = 7,824.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.59/45,017.39 = 7,824.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.59x = 45,017.39 × 7,824.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.59x = 352,257,925.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,257,925.53/30,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.40

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