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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,711.59, 46,067.96 and 9,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,711.59, 46,067.96 and 9,651.24 is: 14,477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,711.59 : 46,067.96 = 9,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,711.59/46,067.96 = 9,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,711.59x = 46,067.96 × 9,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,711.59x = 444,612,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,612,890.01/30,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,477.04

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