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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,843.76, 46,237.48 and 12,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,843.76, 46,237.48 and 12,110.32 is: 18,154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,843.76 : 46,237.48 = 12,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,843.76/46,237.48 = 12,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,843.76x = 46,237.48 × 12,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,843.76x = 559,950,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,950,678.79/30,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,154.42

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