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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.62, 46,364.01 and 17,754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.62, 46,364.01 and 17,754.94 is: 26,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.62 : 46,364.01 = 17,754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.62/46,364.01 = 17,754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.62x = 46,364.01 × 17,754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.62x = 823,190,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,190,215.71/30,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.03

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