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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,297.78, 41,810.94 and 17,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,297.78, 41,810.94 and 17,553.43 is: 24,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,297.78 : 41,810.94 = 17,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,297.78/41,810.94 = 17,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,297.78x = 41,810.94 × 17,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,297.78x = 733,925,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,925,408.52/30,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.74

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