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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,782.66, 46,260.56 and 18,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,782.66, 46,260.56 and 18,304.92 is: 27,508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,782.66 : 46,260.56 = 18,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,782.66/46,260.56 = 18,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,782.66x = 46,260.56 × 18,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,782.66x = 846,795,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,795,895.72/30,782.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,508.86

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