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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,892.91, 46,342.96 and 11,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,892.91, 46,342.96 and 11,180.75 is: 16,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,892.91 : 46,342.96 = 11,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,892.91/46,342.96 = 11,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,892.91x = 46,342.96 × 11,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,892.91x = 518,148,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,148,790.35/30,892.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.42

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