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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.83, 41,699.70 and 17,476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.83, 41,699.70 and 17,476.67 is: 24,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.83 : 41,699.70 = 17,476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.83/41,699.70 = 17,476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.83x = 41,699.70 × 17,476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.83x = 728,772,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,772,000.25/30,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.91

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