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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,854.04, 46,282.85 and 8,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,854.04, 46,282.85 and 8,669.14 is: 13,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,854.04 : 46,282.85 = 8,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,854.04/46,282.85 = 8,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,854.04x = 46,282.85 × 8,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,854.04x = 401,232,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,232,553.27/30,854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.22

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