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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,458.78, 45,577.44 and 25,144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,458.78, 45,577.44 and 25,144.37 is: 37,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,458.78 : 45,577.44 = 25,144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,458.78/45,577.44 = 25,144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,458.78x = 45,577.44 × 25,144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,458.78x = 1,146,016,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,016,015.01/30,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,625.15

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