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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,967.28, 46,405.48 and 19,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,967.28, 46,405.48 and 19,244.96 is: 28,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,967.28 : 46,405.48 = 19,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,967.28/46,405.48 = 19,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,967.28x = 46,405.48 × 19,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,967.28x = 893,071,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,071,606.38/30,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,839.20

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