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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,294.94, 41,795.40 and 18,804.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,294.94, 41,795.40 and 18,804.46 is: 25,942.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,294.94 : 41,795.40 = 18,804.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,294.94/41,795.40 = 18,804.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,294.94x = 41,795.40 × 18,804.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,294.94x = 785,939,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,939,927.48/30,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.94

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