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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,680.94, 46,021.83 and 10,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,680.94, 46,021.83 and 10,960.68 is: 16,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,680.94 : 46,021.83 = 10,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,680.94/46,021.83 = 10,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,680.94x = 46,021.83 × 10,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,680.94x = 504,430,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,430,551.64/30,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.17

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