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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,924.91, 46,387.24 and 11,198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,924.91, 46,387.24 and 11,198.85 is: 16,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924.91 : 46,387.24 = 11,198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924.91/46,387.24 = 11,198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924.91x = 46,387.24 × 11,198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924.91x = 519,483,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,483,742.67/30,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.23

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