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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,647.80, 46,014.90 and 18,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,647.80, 46,014.90 and 18,983.80 is: 28,502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,647.80 : 46,014.90 = 18,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,647.80/46,014.90 = 18,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,647.80x = 46,014.90 × 18,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,647.80x = 873,537,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,537,658.62/30,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,502.46

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