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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,903.32, 42,630.88 and 19,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,903.32, 42,630.88 and 19,553.68 is: 26,974.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,903.32 : 42,630.88 = 19,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,903.32/42,630.88 = 19,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,903.32x = 42,630.88 × 19,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,903.32x = 833,590,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,590,585.64/30,903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.14

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