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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,741.55, 46,113.98 and 9,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,741.55, 46,113.98 and 9,683.24 is: 14,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,741.55 : 46,113.98 = 9,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,741.55/46,113.98 = 9,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,741.55x = 46,113.98 × 9,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,741.55x = 446,532,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,532,770.57/30,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.38

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