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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,468.06, 45,670.86 and 11,740.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,468.06, 45,670.86 and 11,740.71 is: 17,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,468.06 : 45,670.86 = 11,740.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,468.06/45,670.86 = 11,740.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,468.06x = 45,670.86 × 11,740.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,468.06x = 536,208,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,208,322.71/30,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.03

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