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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,824.61, 46,225.97 and 11,097.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,824.61, 46,225.97 and 11,097.87 is: 16,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,824.61 : 46,225.97 = 11,097.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,824.61/46,225.97 = 11,097.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,824.61x = 46,225.97 × 11,097.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,824.61x = 513,009,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,009,805.68/30,824.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.86

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