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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,979.76, 46,464.76 and 25,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,979.76, 46,464.76 and 25,748.36 is: 38,618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,979.76 : 46,464.76 = 25,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,979.76/46,464.76 = 25,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,979.76x = 46,464.76 × 25,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,979.76x = 1,196,391,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,391,367.79/30,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,618.48

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