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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,775.65, 46,250.03 and 18,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,775.65, 46,250.03 and 18,297.91 is: 27,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,775.65 : 46,250.03 = 18,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,775.65/46,250.03 = 18,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,775.65x = 46,250.03 × 18,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,775.65x = 846,278,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,278,886.44/30,775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.33

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