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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.64, 45,164.61 and 24,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.64, 45,164.61 and 24,709.92 is: 36,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.64 : 45,164.61 = 24,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.64/45,164.61 = 24,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.64x = 45,164.61 × 24,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.64x = 1,116,013,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,013,899.93/30,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,898.34

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