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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,775.70, 42,449.34 and 18,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,775.70, 42,449.34 and 18,844.94 is: 25,993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,775.70 : 42,449.34 = 18,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,775.70/42,449.34 = 18,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,775.70x = 42,449.34 × 18,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,775.70x = 799,955,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,955,265.34/30,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,993.08

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