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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,769.70, 46,241.12 and 18,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,769.70, 46,241.12 and 18,291.95 is: 27,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,769.70 : 46,241.12 = 18,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,769.70/46,241.12 = 18,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,769.70x = 46,241.12 × 18,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,769.70x = 845,840,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,840,451.57/30,769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.39

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