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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,895.92, 46,355.48 and 14,263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,895.92, 46,355.48 and 14,263.92 is: 21,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,895.92 : 46,355.48 = 14,263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,895.92/46,355.48 = 14,263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,895.92x = 46,355.48 × 14,263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,895.92x = 661,210,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,210,858.28/30,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.24

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