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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.76, 45,117.42 and 23,840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.76, 45,117.42 and 23,840.44 is: 35,810.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.76 : 45,117.42 = 23,840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.76/45,117.42 = 23,840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.76x = 45,117.42 × 23,840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.76x = 1,075,619,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,619,144.46/30,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,810.09

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