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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,508.79, 45,688.66 and 18,805.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,508.79, 45,688.66 and 18,805.91 is: 28,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,508.79 : 45,688.66 = 18,805.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,508.79/45,688.66 = 18,805.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,508.79x = 45,688.66 × 18,805.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,508.79x = 859,216,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,216,827.98/30,508.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,162.93

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