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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,710.08, 42,385 and 19,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,710.08, 42,385 and 19,385.76 is: 26,755.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,710.08 : 42,385 = 19,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,710.08/42,385 = 19,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,710.08x = 42,385 × 19,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,710.08x = 821,665,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,665,437.60/30,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.56

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