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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,714.89, 46,016.72 and 14,088.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,714.89, 46,016.72 and 14,088.83 is: 21,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,714.89 : 46,016.72 = 14,088.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,714.89/46,016.72 = 14,088.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,714.89x = 46,016.72 × 14,088.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,714.89x = 648,321,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,321,674.79/30,714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.73

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