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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,697.72, 46,035.24 and 24,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,697.72, 46,035.24 and 24,136.72 is: 36,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,697.72 : 46,035.24 = 24,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,697.72/46,035.24 = 24,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,697.72x = 46,035.24 × 24,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,697.72x = 1,111,139,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,139,698.01/30,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,196.16

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