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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,112.13, 41,553.64 and 17,365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,112.13, 41,553.64 and 17,365.86 is: 23,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,112.13 : 41,553.64 = 17,365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,112.13/41,553.64 = 17,365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,112.13x = 41,553.64 × 17,365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,112.13x = 721,614,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,614,486.96/30,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,964.25

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