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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,949.97, 46,349.24 and 27,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,949.97, 46,349.24 and 27,954.74 is: 41,863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,949.97 : 46,349.24 = 27,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,949.97/46,349.24 = 27,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,949.97x = 46,349.24 × 27,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,949.97x = 1,295,680,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,680,581.88/30,949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,863.72

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