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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,856.97, 46,275.87 and 11,132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,856.97, 46,275.87 and 11,132.95 is: 16,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,856.97 : 46,275.87 = 11,132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,856.97/46,275.87 = 11,132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,856.97x = 46,275.87 × 11,132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,856.97x = 515,186,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,186,946.92/30,856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.97

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