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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,022.78, 41,437.15 and 19,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,022.78, 41,437.15 and 19,795.82 is: 27,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,022.78 : 41,437.15 = 19,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,022.78/41,437.15 = 19,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,022.78x = 41,437.15 × 19,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,022.78x = 820,282,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,282,362.71/30,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,322.00

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