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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.88, 46,258.46 and 13,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.88, 46,258.46 and 13,305.96 is: 19,960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.88 : 46,258.46 = 13,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.88/46,258.46 = 13,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.88x = 46,258.46 × 13,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.88x = 615,513,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,513,218.42/30,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.94

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