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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,702.09, 42,373.97 and 19,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,702.09, 42,373.97 and 19,377.76 is: 26,744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,702.09 : 42,373.97 = 19,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,702.09/42,373.97 = 19,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,702.09x = 42,373.97 × 19,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,702.09x = 821,112,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,112,563.42/30,702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.52

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