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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,851.39, 46,267.52 and 11,127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,851.39, 46,267.52 and 11,127.39 is: 16,687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,851.39 : 46,267.52 = 11,127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,851.39/46,267.52 = 11,127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,851.39x = 46,267.52 × 11,127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,851.39x = 514,836,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,836,739.37/30,851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.64

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