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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,410.46, 45,638.87 and 24,501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,410.46, 45,638.87 and 24,501.78 is: 36,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,410.46 : 45,638.87 = 24,501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,410.46/45,638.87 = 24,501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,410.46x = 45,638.87 × 24,501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,410.46x = 1,118,233,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,233,429.68/30,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,771.34

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