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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,865.76, 46,317.54 and 13,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,865.76, 46,317.54 and 13,335.20 is: 20,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,865.76 : 46,317.54 = 13,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,865.76/46,317.54 = 13,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,865.76x = 46,317.54 × 13,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,865.76x = 617,653,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,653,659.41/30,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.97

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