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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,898.82, 46,221.33 and 24,671.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,898.82, 46,221.33 and 24,671.01 is: 36,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,898.82 : 46,221.33 = 24,671.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,898.82/46,221.33 = 24,671.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,898.82x = 46,221.33 × 24,671.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,898.82x = 1,140,326,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,326,894.64/30,898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,905.19

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