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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,241.31, 45,361.98 and 25,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,241.31, 45,361.98 and 25,036.25 is: 37,554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,241.31 : 45,361.98 = 25,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,241.31/45,361.98 = 25,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,241.31x = 45,361.98 × 25,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,241.31x = 1,135,693,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,693,871.78/30,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,554.39

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