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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.97, 41,754.59 and 17,504.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.97, 41,754.59 and 17,504.65 is: 24,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.97 : 41,754.59 = 17,504.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.97/41,754.59 = 17,504.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.97x = 41,754.59 × 17,504.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.97x = 730,899,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,899,396.32/30,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.59

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