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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,771.68, 46,244.07 and 18,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,771.68, 46,244.07 and 18,293.92 is: 27,492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,771.68 : 46,244.07 = 18,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,771.68/46,244.07 = 18,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,771.68x = 46,244.07 × 18,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,771.68x = 845,985,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,985,201.44/30,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,492.34

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