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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.55, 45,345.15 and 24,689.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.55, 45,345.15 and 24,689.70 is: 36,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.55 : 45,345.15 = 24,689.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.55/45,345.15 = 24,689.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.55x = 45,345.15 × 24,689.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.55x = 1,119,558,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,558,149.96/30,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,989.95

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