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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.80, 45,422.70 and 23,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.80, 45,422.70 and 23,713.60 is: 35,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.80 : 45,422.70 = 23,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.80/45,422.70 = 23,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.80x = 45,422.70 × 23,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.80x = 1,077,135,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,135,738.72/30,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,570.40

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