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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,901.92, 46,364.48 and 14,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,901.92, 46,364.48 and 14,269.92 is: 21,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,901.92 : 46,364.48 = 14,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,901.92/46,364.48 = 14,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,901.92x = 46,364.48 × 14,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,901.92x = 661,617,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,617,420.44/30,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.24

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