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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.36, 41,462.91 and 19,975.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.36, 41,462.91 and 19,975.50 is: 27,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.36 : 41,462.91 = 19,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.36/41,462.91 = 19,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.36x = 41,462.91 × 19,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.36x = 828,242,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,242,358.71/30,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,577.41

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