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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,936.74, 46,345.41 and 18,466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,936.74, 46,345.41 and 18,466.74 is: 27,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,936.74 : 46,345.41 = 18,466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,936.74/46,345.41 = 18,466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,936.74x = 46,345.41 × 18,466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,936.74x = 855,848,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,848,636.66/30,936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,664.48

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