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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.08, 46,497.59 and 13,468.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.08, 46,497.59 and 13,468.91 is: 20,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.08 : 46,497.59 = 13,468.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.08/46,497.59 = 13,468.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.08x = 46,497.59 × 13,468.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.08x = 626,271,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,271,555.09/30,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.91

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