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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,667.73, 42,328.91 and 18,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,667.73, 42,328.91 and 18,741.11 is: 25,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,667.73 : 42,328.91 = 18,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,667.73/42,328.91 = 18,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,667.73x = 42,328.91 × 18,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,667.73x = 793,290,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,290,758.49/30,667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,867.28

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