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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,288.58, 45,390.33 and 25,823.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,288.58, 45,390.33 and 25,823.15 is: 38,698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,288.58 : 45,390.33 = 25,823.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,288.58/45,390.33 = 25,823.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,288.58x = 45,390.33 × 25,823.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,288.58x = 1,172,121,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,121,300.14/30,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,698.46

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