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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,441.58, 45,599.48 and 17,923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,441.58, 45,599.48 and 17,923.04 is: 26,847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,441.58 : 45,599.48 = 17,923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,441.58/45,599.48 = 17,923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,441.58x = 45,599.48 × 17,923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,441.58x = 817,281,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,281,304.02/30,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.53

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