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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,856.92, 46,275.80 and 11,132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,856.92, 46,275.80 and 11,132.93 is: 16,695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,856.92 : 46,275.80 = 11,132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,856.92/46,275.80 = 11,132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,856.92x = 46,275.80 × 11,132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,856.92x = 515,184,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,184,955.05/30,856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.93

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