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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,054.21, 41,477.91 and 17,307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,054.21, 41,477.91 and 17,307.81 is: 23,886.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,054.21 : 41,477.91 = 17,307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,054.21/41,477.91 = 17,307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,054.21x = 41,477.91 × 17,307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,054.21x = 717,891,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,891,785.48/30,054.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.56

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