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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.53, 45,258.41 and 17,525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.53, 45,258.41 and 17,525.22 is: 26,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.53 : 45,258.41 = 17,525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.53/45,258.41 = 17,525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.53x = 45,258.41 × 17,525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.53x = 793,163,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,163,504.47/30,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,290.22

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