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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240.71, 45,361.97 and 25,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240.71, 45,361.97 and 25,016.51 is: 37,525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240.71 : 45,361.97 = 25,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240.71/45,361.97 = 25,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240.71x = 45,361.97 × 25,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240.71x = 1,134,798,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,798,176.12/30,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,525.51

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