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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.02, 46,265.73 and 9,776.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.02, 46,265.73 and 9,776.79 is: 14,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.02 : 46,265.73 = 9,776.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.02/46,265.73 = 9,776.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.02x = 46,265.73 × 9,776.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.02x = 452,330,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,330,326.41/30,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.37

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