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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,769.08, 46,159.80 and 11,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,769.08, 46,159.80 and 11,049.18 is: 16,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,769.08 : 46,159.80 = 11,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,769.08/46,159.80 = 11,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,769.08x = 46,159.80 × 11,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,769.08x = 510,027,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,027,938.96/30,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.99

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