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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,618.96, 45,932.16 and 22,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,618.96, 45,932.16 and 22,731.24 is: 34,099.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,618.96 : 45,932.16 = 22,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,618.96/45,932.16 = 22,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,618.96x = 45,932.16 × 22,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,618.96x = 1,044,094,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,094,952.68/30,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,099.62

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