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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,688.94, 46,031.52 and 10,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,688.94, 46,031.52 and 10,966.52 is: 16,449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,688.94 : 46,031.52 = 10,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,688.94/46,031.52 = 10,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,688.94x = 46,031.52 × 10,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,688.94x = 504,805,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,805,584.71/30,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,449.10

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