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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,869.91, 46,307.70 and 14,234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,869.91, 46,307.70 and 14,234.54 is: 21,353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,869.91 : 46,307.70 = 14,234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,869.91/46,307.70 = 14,234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,869.91x = 46,307.70 × 14,234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,869.91x = 659,168,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,168,576.42/30,869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.11

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