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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,907.62, 46,362.51 and 17,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,907.62, 46,362.51 and 17,753.94 is: 26,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,907.62 : 46,362.51 = 17,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,907.62/46,362.51 = 17,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,907.62x = 46,362.51 × 17,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,907.62x = 823,117,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,117,220.79/30,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,631.53

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