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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,804.72, 42,511.08 and 18,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,804.72, 42,511.08 and 18,065.44 is: 24,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,804.72 : 42,511.08 = 18,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,804.72/42,511.08 = 18,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,804.72x = 42,511.08 × 18,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,804.72x = 767,981,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,981,365.08/30,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.64

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