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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.07, 46,425.46 and 11,993.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.07, 46,425.46 and 11,993.59 is: 17,984.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.07 : 46,425.46 = 11,993.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.07/46,425.46 = 11,993.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.07x = 46,425.46 × 11,993.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.07x = 556,807,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,807,715.67/30,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.71

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