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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,840.82, 46,251.68 and 11,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,840.82, 46,251.68 and 11,116.82 is: 16,671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,840.82 : 46,251.68 = 11,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,840.82/46,251.68 = 11,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,840.82x = 46,251.68 × 11,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,840.82x = 514,171,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,171,601.26/30,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,671.79

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