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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.54, 45,341.07 and 17,127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.54, 45,341.07 and 17,127.34 is: 25,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.54 : 45,341.07 = 17,127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.54/45,341.07 = 17,127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.54x = 45,341.07 × 17,127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.54x = 776,571,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,571,921.85/30,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.62

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