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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.83, 46,265.18 and 11,125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.83, 46,265.18 and 11,125.83 is: 16,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.83 : 46,265.18 = 11,125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.83/46,265.18 = 11,125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.83x = 46,265.18 × 11,125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.83x = 514,738,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,738,286.39/30,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.29

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