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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.52, 41,594.26 and 18,831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.52, 41,594.26 and 18,831.04 is: 25,969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.52 : 41,594.26 = 18,831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.52/41,594.26 = 18,831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.52x = 41,594.26 × 18,831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.52x = 783,263,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,263,173.83/30,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.82

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