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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,205.70, 60,308.55 and 30,892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,205.70, 60,308.55 and 30,892.73 is: 46,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,205.70 : 60,308.55 = 30,892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,205.70/60,308.55 = 30,892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,205.70x = 60,308.55 × 30,892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,205.70x = 1,863,095,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,095,450.30/40,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,339.09

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