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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,304.52, 45,325.26 and 17,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,304.52, 45,325.26 and 17,794.76 is: 26,614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,304.52 : 45,325.26 = 17,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,304.52/45,325.26 = 17,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,304.52x = 45,325.26 × 17,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,304.52x = 806,552,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,552,123.64/30,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.91

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