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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,809.16, 46,216.98 and 9,749.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,809.16, 46,216.98 and 9,749.97 is: 14,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,809.16 : 46,216.98 = 9,749.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,809.16/46,216.98 = 9,749.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,809.16x = 46,216.98 × 9,749.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,809.16x = 450,614,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,614,168.49/30,809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.98

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