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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,889.19, 46,333.85 and 11,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,889.19, 46,333.85 and 11,167.71 is: 16,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,889.19 : 46,333.85 = 11,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,889.19/46,333.85 = 11,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,889.19x = 46,333.85 × 11,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,889.19x = 517,442,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,442,999.98/30,889.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.59

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