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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,717.84, 46,015.66 and 23,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,717.84, 46,015.66 and 23,673.32 is: 35,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,717.84 : 46,015.66 = 23,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,717.84/46,015.66 = 23,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,717.84x = 46,015.66 × 23,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,717.84x = 1,089,343,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,343,444.19/30,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,462.89

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