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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,258.48, 45,354.12 and 22,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,258.48, 45,354.12 and 22,838.88 is: 34,232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258.48 : 45,354.12 = 22,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258.48/45,354.12 = 22,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258.48x = 45,354.12 × 22,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258.48x = 1,035,837,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,837,304.19/30,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,232.96

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