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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,935.97, 46,404.09 and 11,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,935.97, 46,404.09 and 11,206.80 is: 16,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,935.97 : 46,404.09 = 11,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,935.97/46,404.09 = 11,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,935.97x = 46,404.09 × 11,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,935.97x = 520,041,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,041,355.81/30,935.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.25

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