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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.98, 45,351.86 and 22,837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.98, 45,351.86 and 22,837.38 is: 34,230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.98 : 45,351.86 = 22,837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.98/45,351.86 = 22,837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.98x = 45,351.86 × 22,837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.98x = 1,035,717,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,717,546.34/30,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,230.70

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