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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,597.88, 45,822.90 and 17,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,597.88, 45,822.90 and 17,410.30 is: 26,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,597.88 : 45,822.90 = 17,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,597.88/45,822.90 = 17,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,597.88x = 45,822.90 × 17,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,597.88x = 797,790,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,790,435.87/30,597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.39

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