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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,450.09, 45,560.29 and 17,976.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,450.09, 45,560.29 and 17,976.90 is: 26,897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,450.09 : 45,560.29 = 17,976.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,450.09/45,560.29 = 17,976.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,450.09x = 45,560.29 × 17,976.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,450.09x = 819,032,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,032,777.30/30,450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,897.55

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