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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,929.98, 46,394.97 and 17,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,929.98, 46,394.97 and 17,773.96 is: 26,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,929.98 : 46,394.97 = 17,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,929.98/46,394.97 = 17,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,929.98x = 46,394.97 × 17,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,929.98x = 824,622,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,622,109.01/30,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.94

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