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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,638.63, 45,997.29 and 23,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,638.63, 45,997.29 and 23,623.10 is: 35,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,638.63 : 45,997.29 = 23,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,638.63/45,997.29 = 23,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,638.63x = 45,997.29 × 23,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,638.63x = 1,086,598,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,598,351.41/30,638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,464.98

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