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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,667.68, 46,009.89 and 10,948.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,667.68, 46,009.89 and 10,948.23 is: 16,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,667.68 : 46,009.89 = 10,948.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,667.68/46,009.89 = 10,948.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,667.68x = 46,009.89 × 10,948.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,667.68x = 503,726,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,726,857.99/30,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.33

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