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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,480.71, 45,689.67 and 17,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,480.71, 45,689.67 and 17,305.25 is: 25,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,480.71 : 45,689.67 = 17,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,480.71/45,689.67 = 17,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,480.71x = 45,689.67 × 17,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,480.71x = 790,670,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,670,933.32/30,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,940.05

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