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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,748.92, 46,092.56 and 12,003.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,748.92, 46,092.56 and 12,003.18 is: 17,992.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,748.92 : 46,092.56 = 12,003.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,748.92/46,092.56 = 12,003.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,748.92x = 46,092.56 × 12,003.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,748.92x = 553,257,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,257,294.34/30,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.74

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