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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.24, 46,006.08 and 9,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.24, 46,006.08 and 9,889.44 is: 14,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.24 : 46,006.08 = 9,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.24/46,006.08 = 9,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.24x = 46,006.08 × 9,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.24x = 454,974,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,974,367.80/30,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,836.33

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