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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.82, 46,363.95 and 11,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.82, 46,363.95 and 11,177.94 is: 16,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.82 : 46,363.95 = 11,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.82/46,363.95 = 11,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.82x = 46,363.95 × 11,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.82x = 518,253,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,253,451.26/30,908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.17

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