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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,841.68, 46,277.28 and 29,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,841.68, 46,277.28 and 29,541.72 is: 44,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,841.68 : 46,277.28 = 29,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,841.68/46,277.28 = 29,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,841.68x = 46,277.28 × 29,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,841.68x = 1,367,110,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,110,448.12/30,841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,326.72

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