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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,767.99, 46,143.68 and 12,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,767.99, 46,143.68 and 12,998.75 is: 19,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,767.99 : 46,143.68 = 12,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,767.99/46,143.68 = 12,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,767.99x = 46,143.68 × 12,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,767.99x = 599,809,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,809,864.69/30,767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.61

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