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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,848.85, 46,167.98 and 19,598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,848.85, 46,167.98 and 19,598.49 is: 29,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,848.85 : 46,167.98 = 19,598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,848.85/46,167.98 = 19,598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,848.85x = 46,167.98 × 19,598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,848.85x = 904,822,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,822,596.36/30,848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,330.84

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