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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,302.54, 45,391.84 and 24,700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,302.54, 45,391.84 and 24,700.17 is: 36,999.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,302.54 : 45,391.84 = 24,700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,302.54/45,391.84 = 24,700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,302.54x = 45,391.84 × 24,700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,302.54x = 1,121,186,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,186,365.71/30,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.75

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