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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,820.62, 46,007.94 and 27,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,820.62, 46,007.94 and 27,083.91 is: 40,429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,820.62 : 46,007.94 = 27,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,820.62/46,007.94 = 27,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,820.62x = 46,007.94 × 27,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,820.62x = 1,246,074,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,074,906.25/30,820.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,429.91

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