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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,936.84, 42,671.70 and 19,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,936.84, 42,671.70 and 19,753.80 is: 27,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,936.84 : 42,671.70 = 19,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,936.84/42,671.70 = 19,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,936.84x = 42,671.70 × 19,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,936.84x = 842,928,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,928,227.46/30,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,246.75

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