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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,682.63, 46,017.06 and 11,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,682.63, 46,017.06 and 11,956.24 is: 17,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,682.63 : 46,017.06 = 11,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,682.63/46,017.06 = 11,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,682.63x = 46,017.06 × 11,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,682.63x = 550,191,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,191,013.45/30,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,931.68

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