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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,884.62, 74,363.08 and 30,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,884.62, 74,363.08 and 30,011.30 is: 41,416.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,884.62 : 74,363.08 = 30,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,884.62/74,363.08 = 30,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,884.62x = 74,363.08 × 30,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,884.62x = 2,231,732,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,732,702.80/53,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,416.88

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