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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.71, 42,664.08 and 18,161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.71, 42,664.08 and 18,161.67 is: 25,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.71 : 42,664.08 = 18,161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.71/42,664.08 = 18,161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.71x = 42,664.08 × 18,161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.71x = 774,850,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,850,941.81/30,908.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.02

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