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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,668.27, 46,007.58 and 9,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,668.27, 46,007.58 and 9,604.16 is: 14,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,668.27 : 46,007.58 = 9,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,668.27/46,007.58 = 9,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,668.27x = 46,007.58 × 9,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,668.27x = 441,863,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,863,929.49/30,668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,407.86

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