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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,577.88, 45,804.18 and 18,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,577.88, 45,804.18 and 18,060.01 is: 27,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,577.88 : 45,804.18 = 18,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,577.88/45,804.18 = 18,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,577.88x = 45,804.18 × 18,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,577.88x = 827,223,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,223,948.84/30,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,053.02

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