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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,692.46, 45,979.56 and 25,702.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,692.46, 45,979.56 and 25,702.86 is: 38,504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,692.46 : 45,979.56 = 25,702.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,692.46/45,979.56 = 25,702.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,692.46x = 45,979.56 × 25,702.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,692.46x = 1,181,806,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,806,193.54/30,692.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,504.77

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