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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 69.02 and 30.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 69.02 and 30.83 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 69.02 = 30.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/69.02 = 30.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 69.02 × 30.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127.89/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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