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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,876.67, 46,314.69 and 8,690.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,876.67, 46,314.69 and 8,690.05 is: 13,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,876.67 : 46,314.69 = 8,690.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,876.67/46,314.69 = 8,690.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,876.67x = 46,314.69 × 8,690.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,876.67x = 402,476,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,476,971.83/30,876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.99

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