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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,370.82, 45,550.52 and 24,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,370.82, 45,550.52 and 24,482.08 is: 36,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,370.82 : 45,550.52 = 24,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,370.82/45,550.52 = 24,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,370.82x = 45,550.52 × 24,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,370.82x = 1,115,171,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,171,501.02/30,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,718.52

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