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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,706.70, 46,021.97 and 21,807.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,706.70, 46,021.97 and 21,807.83 is: 32,684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,706.70 : 46,021.97 = 21,807.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,706.70/46,021.97 = 21,807.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,706.70x = 46,021.97 × 21,807.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,706.70x = 1,003,639,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,639,467.60/30,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,684.71

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