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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,700.93, 46,053.52 and 11,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,700.93, 46,053.52 and 11,974.74 is: 17,962.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,700.93 : 46,053.52 = 11,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,700.93/46,053.52 = 11,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,700.93x = 46,053.52 × 11,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,700.93x = 551,478,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,478,928.08/30,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.94

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