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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.39, 46,086.17 and 18,943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.39, 46,086.17 and 18,943.88 is: 28,350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.39 : 46,086.17 = 18,943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.39/46,086.17 = 18,943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.39x = 46,086.17 × 18,943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.39x = 873,050,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,050,548.99/30,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,350.04

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