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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,865.51, 46,317.17 and 13,334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,865.51, 46,317.17 and 13,334.95 is: 20,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,865.51 : 46,317.17 = 13,334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,865.51/46,317.17 = 13,334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,865.51x = 46,317.17 × 13,334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,865.51x = 617,637,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,637,146.09/30,865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.59

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