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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,826.41, 46,239.62 and 13,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,826.41, 46,239.62 and 13,059.87 is: 19,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,826.41 : 46,239.62 = 13,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,826.41/46,239.62 = 13,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,826.41x = 46,239.62 × 13,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,826.41x = 603,883,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,883,360.75/30,826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,589.81

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