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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,869.51, 46,308.67 and 9,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,869.51, 46,308.67 and 9,524.03 is: 14,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,869.51 : 46,308.67 = 9,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,869.51/46,308.67 = 9,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,869.51x = 46,308.67 × 9,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,869.51x = 441,044,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,044,906.99/30,869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.40

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