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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,966.67, 46,435.35 and 12,000.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,966.67, 46,435.35 and 12,000.19 is: 17,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,966.67 : 46,435.35 = 12,000.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,966.67/46,435.35 = 12,000.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,966.67x = 46,435.35 × 12,000.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,966.67x = 557,233,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,233,022.72/30,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.61

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