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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,188.42, 45,197.84 and 24,532.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,188.42, 45,197.84 and 24,532.46 is: 36,729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,188.42 : 45,197.84 = 24,532.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,188.42/45,197.84 = 24,532.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,188.42x = 45,197.84 × 24,532.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,188.42x = 1,108,814,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,814,201.89/30,188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,729.79

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