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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,497.58, 45,762.03 and 23,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,497.58, 45,762.03 and 23,099.58 is: 34,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,497.58 : 45,762.03 = 23,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,497.58/45,762.03 = 23,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,497.58x = 45,762.03 × 23,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,497.58x = 1,057,083,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,083,672.95/30,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,661.23

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