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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,789.63, 46,156.68 and 11,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,789.63, 46,156.68 and 11,063.70 is: 16,585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,789.63 : 46,156.68 = 11,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,789.63/46,156.68 = 11,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,789.63x = 46,156.68 × 11,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,789.63x = 510,663,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,663,660.52/30,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.57

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