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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,473.04, 45,679.32 and 17,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,473.04, 45,679.32 and 17,298.12 is: 25,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,473.04 : 45,679.32 = 17,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,473.04/45,679.32 = 17,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,473.04x = 45,679.32 × 17,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,473.04x = 790,166,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,166,358.88/30,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.01

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