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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,902.63, 46,326.45 and 11,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,902.63, 46,326.45 and 11,176.80 is: 16,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,902.63 : 46,326.45 = 11,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,902.63/46,326.45 = 11,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,902.63x = 46,326.45 × 11,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,902.63x = 517,781,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,781,466.36/30,902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,755.26

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