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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,748.41, 46,113.69 and 12,983.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,748.41, 46,113.69 and 12,983.01 is: 19,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,748.41 : 46,113.69 = 12,983.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,748.41/46,113.69 = 12,983.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,748.41x = 46,113.69 × 12,983.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,748.41x = 598,694,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,694,498.41/30,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.75

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