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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.94, 45,313.19 and 17,742.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.94, 45,313.19 and 17,742.29 is: 26,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.94 : 45,313.19 = 17,742.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.94/45,313.19 = 17,742.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.94x = 45,313.19 × 17,742.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.94x = 803,959,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,959,688.88/30,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.00

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