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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,824.87, 46,226.36 and 11,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,824.87, 46,226.36 and 11,098.13 is: 16,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,824.87 : 46,226.36 = 11,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,824.87/46,226.36 = 11,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,824.87x = 46,226.36 × 11,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,824.87x = 513,025,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,025,866.08/30,824.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.25

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