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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.85, 45,274.37 and 23,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.85, 45,274.37 and 23,960.70 is: 35,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.85 : 45,274.37 = 23,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.85/45,274.37 = 23,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.85x = 45,274.37 × 23,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.85x = 1,084,805,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,805,477.46/30,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,967.34

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