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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,764.43, 46,147.64 and 9,704.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,764.43, 46,147.64 and 9,704.67 is: 14,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,764.43 : 46,147.64 = 9,704.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,764.43/46,147.64 = 9,704.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,764.43x = 46,147.64 × 9,704.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,764.43x = 447,847,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,847,568.96/30,764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.32

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