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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,867.48, 46,281.78 and 20,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,867.48, 46,281.78 and 20,326.14 is: 30,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,867.48 : 46,281.78 = 20,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,867.48/46,281.78 = 20,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,867.48x = 46,281.78 × 20,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,867.48x = 940,729,939.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,729,939.73/30,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,476.41

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