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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,754.62, 42,442.20 and 17,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,754.62, 42,442.20 and 17,325.09 is: 23,909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,754.62 : 42,442.20 = 17,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,754.62/42,442.20 = 17,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,754.62x = 42,442.20 × 17,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,754.62x = 735,314,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,314,934.80/30,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.09

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