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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,722.62, 46,010.10 and 17,535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,722.62, 46,010.10 and 17,535.01 is: 26,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,722.62 : 46,010.10 = 17,535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,722.62/46,010.10 = 17,535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,722.62x = 46,010.10 × 17,535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,722.62x = 806,787,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,787,333.55/30,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,260.37

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