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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,694.44, 42,358.50 and 18,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,694.44, 42,358.50 and 18,125.40 is: 25,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,694.44 : 42,358.50 = 18,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,694.44/42,358.50 = 18,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,694.44x = 42,358.50 × 18,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,694.44x = 767,764,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,764,755.90/30,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.15

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