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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,725.63, 46,106.36 and 12,955.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,725.63, 46,106.36 and 12,955.21 is: 19,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,725.63 : 46,106.36 = 12,955.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,725.63/46,106.36 = 12,955.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,725.63x = 46,106.36 × 12,955.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,725.63x = 597,317,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,317,576.14/30,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.37

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