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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,875.04, 46,302.90 and 11,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,875.04, 46,302.90 and 11,151 is: 16,723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,875.04 : 46,302.90 = 11,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,875.04/46,302.90 = 11,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,875.04x = 46,302.90 × 11,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,875.04x = 516,323,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,323,637.90/30,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.01

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