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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,802.59, 46,180.40 and 25,521.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,802.59, 46,180.40 and 25,521.39 is: 38,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,802.59 : 46,180.40 = 25,521.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,802.59/46,180.40 = 25,521.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,802.59x = 46,180.40 × 25,521.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,802.59x = 1,178,587,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,587,871.15/30,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,262.62

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