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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,924.73, 42,676.14 and 17,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,924.73, 42,676.14 and 17,495.71 is: 24,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924.73 : 42,676.14 = 17,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924.73/42,676.14 = 17,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924.73x = 42,676.14 × 17,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924.73x = 746,649,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,649,369.36/30,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.09

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