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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,670.06, 46,007.70 and 8,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,670.06, 46,007.70 and 8,483.44 is: 12,725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670.06 : 46,007.70 = 8,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670.06/46,007.70 = 8,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670.06x = 46,007.70 × 8,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670.06x = 390,303,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,303,562.49/30,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.88

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