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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,924.99, 46,387.36 and 11,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,924.99, 46,387.36 and 11,198.94 is: 16,798.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924.99 : 46,387.36 = 11,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924.99/46,387.36 = 11,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924.99x = 46,387.36 × 11,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924.99x = 519,489,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,489,261.40/30,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.36

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