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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.54, 45,350.07 and 17,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.54, 45,350.07 and 17,133.34 is: 25,667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.54 : 45,350.07 = 17,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.54/45,350.07 = 17,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.54x = 45,350.07 × 17,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.54x = 776,998,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,998,168.33/30,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.61

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