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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,828.76, 46,244.74 and 9,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,828.76, 46,244.74 and 9,771.04 is: 14,657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,828.76 : 46,244.74 = 9,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,828.76/46,244.74 = 9,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,828.76x = 46,244.74 × 9,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,828.76x = 451,859,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,859,109.88/30,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.06

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