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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,766.53, 46,149.80 and 17,609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,766.53, 46,149.80 and 17,609.75 is: 26,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,766.53 : 46,149.80 = 17,609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,766.53/46,149.80 = 17,609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,766.53x = 46,149.80 × 17,609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,766.53x = 812,686,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,686,653.46/30,766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.63

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