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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,847.80, 46,264.77 and 14,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,847.80, 46,264.77 and 14,191.82 is: 21,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,847.80 : 46,264.77 = 14,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,847.80/46,264.77 = 14,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,847.80x = 46,264.77 × 14,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,847.80x = 656,581,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,581,056.86/30,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.53

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