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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,748.41, 46,108.17 and 18,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,748.41, 46,108.17 and 18,270.09 is: 27,396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,748.41 : 46,108.17 = 18,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,748.41/46,108.17 = 18,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,748.41x = 46,108.17 × 18,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,748.41x = 842,400,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,400,415.64/30,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,396.55

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