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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950.73, 46,342.89 and 25,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950.73, 46,342.89 and 25,470.27 is: 38,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950.73 : 46,342.89 = 25,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950.73/46,342.89 = 25,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950.73x = 46,342.89 × 25,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950.73x = 1,180,365,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,365,920.88/30,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,136.93

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