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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,182.76, 41,640.78 and 22,243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,182.76, 41,640.78 and 22,243.92 is: 30,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,182.76 : 41,640.78 = 22,243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,182.76/41,640.78 = 22,243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,182.76x = 41,640.78 × 22,243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,182.76x = 926,254,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,254,179.06/30,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,688.19

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