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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,713.28, 46,069.92 and 9,653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,713.28, 46,069.92 and 9,653.22 is: 14,479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,713.28 : 46,069.92 = 9,653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,713.28/46,069.92 = 9,653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,713.28x = 46,069.92 × 9,653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,713.28x = 444,723,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,723,073.14/30,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.83

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