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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,895.41, 46,356.90 and 14,246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,895.41, 46,356.90 and 14,246.51 is: 21,376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,895.41 : 46,356.90 = 14,246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,895.41/46,356.90 = 14,246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,895.41x = 46,356.90 × 14,246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,895.41x = 660,423,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,423,807.63/30,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.11

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