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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,766.84, 46,127.68 and 12,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,766.84, 46,127.68 and 12,030.53 is: 18,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,766.84 : 46,127.68 = 12,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,766.84/46,127.68 = 12,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,766.84x = 46,127.68 × 12,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,766.84x = 554,940,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,940,177.36/30,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.96

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