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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.06, 41,435.76 and 17,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.06, 41,435.76 and 17,448 is: 24,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.06 : 41,435.76 = 17,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.06/41,435.76 = 17,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.06x = 41,435.76 × 17,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.06x = 722,971,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,971,140.48/30,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,079.73

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