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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,503.22, 42,081.71 and 19,892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,503.22, 42,081.71 and 19,892.49 is: 27,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,503.22 : 42,081.71 = 19,892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,503.22/42,081.71 = 19,892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,503.22x = 42,081.71 × 19,892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,503.22x = 837,109,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,109,895.90/30,503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.33

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