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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,841.94, 46,255.99 and 14,185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,841.94, 46,255.99 and 14,185.97 is: 21,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,841.94 : 46,255.99 = 14,185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,841.94/46,255.99 = 14,185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,841.94x = 46,255.99 × 14,185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,841.94x = 656,186,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,186,086.46/30,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.77

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