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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,763.43, 46,155.86 and 9,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,763.43, 46,155.86 and 9,706.72 is: 14,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,763.43 : 46,155.86 = 9,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,763.43/46,155.86 = 9,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,763.43x = 46,155.86 × 9,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,763.43x = 448,022,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,022,009.38/30,763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.46

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