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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,804.39, 46,212.27 and 9,749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,804.39, 46,212.27 and 9,749.72 is: 14,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,804.39 : 46,212.27 = 9,749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,804.39/46,212.27 = 9,749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,804.39x = 46,212.27 × 9,749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,804.39x = 450,556,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,556,693.06/30,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.38

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