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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,939.78, 46,304.55 and 19,101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,939.78, 46,304.55 and 19,101.09 is: 28,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,939.78 : 46,304.55 = 19,101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,939.78/46,304.55 = 19,101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,939.78x = 46,304.55 × 19,101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,939.78x = 884,467,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,467,376.96/30,939.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,586.74

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