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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,201.44, 45,250.98 and 18,490.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,201.44, 45,250.98 and 18,490.18 is: 27,703.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,201.44 : 45,250.98 = 18,490.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,201.44/45,250.98 = 18,490.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,201.44x = 45,250.98 × 18,490.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,201.44x = 836,698,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,698,765.38/30,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,703.94

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