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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,674.72, 46,029.94 and 12,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,674.72, 46,029.94 and 12,904.10 is: 19,363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,674.72 : 46,029.94 = 12,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,674.72/46,029.94 = 12,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,674.72x = 46,029.94 × 12,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,674.72x = 593,974,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,974,948.75/30,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.66

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