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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,675.65, 45,984.78 and 27,936.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,675.65, 45,984.78 and 27,936.45 is: 41,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,675.65 : 45,984.78 = 27,936.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,675.65/45,984.78 = 27,936.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,675.65x = 45,984.78 × 27,936.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,675.65x = 1,284,651,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,651,507.23/30,675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,878.55

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