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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,841.97, 46,252.52 and 14,192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,841.97, 46,252.52 and 14,192.92 is: 21,284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,841.97 : 46,252.52 = 14,192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,841.97/46,252.52 = 14,192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,841.97x = 46,252.52 × 14,192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,841.97x = 656,458,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,458,356.23/30,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.58

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