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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,789.96, 46,192.18 and 10,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,789.96, 46,192.18 and 10,013.46 is: 15,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,789.96 : 46,192.18 = 10,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,789.96/46,192.18 = 10,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,789.96x = 46,192.18 × 10,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,789.96x = 462,543,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,543,546.74/30,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.54

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