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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,413.88, 45,583.16 and 17,226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,413.88, 45,583.16 and 17,226.27 is: 25,818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,413.88 : 45,583.16 = 17,226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,413.88/45,583.16 = 17,226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,413.88x = 45,583.16 × 17,226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,413.88x = 785,227,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,227,735.48/30,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,818.07

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