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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.85, 41,554.70 and 23,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.85, 41,554.70 and 23,763.08 is: 32,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.85 : 41,554.70 = 23,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.85/41,554.70 = 23,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.85x = 41,554.70 × 23,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.85x = 987,467,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,467,734.66/30,146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,755.25

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