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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,681.63, 46,015.56 and 11,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,681.63, 46,015.56 and 11,955.24 is: 17,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,681.63 : 46,015.56 = 11,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,681.63/46,015.56 = 11,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,681.63x = 46,015.56 × 11,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,681.63x = 550,127,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,127,063.53/30,681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.18

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