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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,984.84, 46,362.42 and 18,511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,984.84, 46,362.42 and 18,511.65 is: 27,698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,984.84 : 46,362.42 = 18,511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,984.84/46,362.42 = 18,511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,984.84x = 46,362.42 × 18,511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,984.84x = 858,244,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,244,892.19/30,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,698.86

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