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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.78, 41,521.56 and 24,779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.78, 41,521.56 and 24,779.48 is: 34,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.78 : 41,521.56 = 24,779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.78/41,521.56 = 24,779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.78x = 41,521.56 × 24,779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.78x = 1,028,882,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,882,665.59/30,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,095.18

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