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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,697.73, 46,068.45 and 14,047.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,697.73, 46,068.45 and 14,047.37 is: 21,081.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,697.73 : 46,068.45 = 14,047.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,697.73/46,068.45 = 14,047.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,697.73x = 46,068.45 × 14,047.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,697.73x = 647,140,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,140,562.48/30,697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.06

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