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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,694.96, 46,033.35 and 13,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,694.96, 46,033.35 and 13,160.62 is: 19,737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,694.96 : 46,033.35 = 13,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,694.96/46,033.35 = 13,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,694.96x = 46,033.35 × 13,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,694.96x = 605,827,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,827,426.68/30,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.03

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