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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,404.07, 41,964.62 and 17,832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,404.07, 41,964.62 and 17,832.87 is: 24,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,404.07 : 41,964.62 = 17,832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,404.07/41,964.62 = 17,832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,404.07x = 41,964.62 × 17,832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,404.07x = 748,349,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,349,523.90/30,404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.47

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