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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,867.76, 46,320.54 and 13,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,867.76, 46,320.54 and 13,337.20 is: 20,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,867.76 : 46,320.54 = 13,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,867.76/46,320.54 = 13,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,867.76x = 46,320.54 × 13,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,867.76x = 617,786,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,786,306.09/30,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.97

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