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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,296.62, 45,413.34 and 17,806.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,296.62, 45,413.34 and 17,806.42 is: 26,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,296.62 : 45,413.34 = 17,806.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,296.62/45,413.34 = 17,806.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,296.62x = 45,413.34 × 17,806.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,296.62x = 808,649,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,649,005.64/30,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.06

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