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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,949.72, 46,395.91 and 11,222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,949.72, 46,395.91 and 11,222.98 is: 16,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,949.72 : 46,395.91 = 11,222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,949.72/46,395.91 = 11,222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,949.72x = 46,395.91 × 11,222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,949.72x = 520,700,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,700,370.01/30,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.07

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