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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,110.40, 45,165.60 and 17,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,110.40, 45,165.60 and 17,625.60 is: 26,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,110.40 : 45,165.60 = 17,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,110.40/45,165.60 = 17,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,110.40x = 45,165.60 × 17,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,110.40x = 796,070,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,070,799.36/30,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,438.40

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