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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,723.67, 46,049.52 and 11,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,723.67, 46,049.52 and 11,735.86 is: 17,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,723.67 : 46,049.52 = 11,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,723.67/46,049.52 = 11,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,723.67x = 46,049.52 × 11,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,723.67x = 540,430,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,430,719.79/30,723.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.04

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