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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,680.76, 46,018.71 and 10,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,680.76, 46,018.71 and 10,957.26 is: 16,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,680.76 : 46,018.71 = 10,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,680.76/46,018.71 = 10,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,680.76x = 46,018.71 × 10,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,680.76x = 504,238,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,238,970.33/30,680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,435.02

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