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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,676.78, 45,993.70 and 11,941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,676.78, 45,993.70 and 11,941.08 is: 17,903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,676.78 : 45,993.70 = 11,941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,676.78/45,993.70 = 11,941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,676.78x = 45,993.70 × 11,941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,676.78x = 549,214,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,214,451.20/30,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.26

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