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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,023.06, 45,019.70 and 17,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,023.06, 45,019.70 and 17,546.22 is: 26,310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,023.06 : 45,019.70 = 17,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,023.06/45,019.70 = 17,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,023.06x = 45,019.70 × 17,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,023.06x = 789,925,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,925,538.60/30,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,310.63

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