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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,909.56, 46,363.83 and 9,849.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,909.56, 46,363.83 and 9,849.31 is: 14,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,909.56 : 46,363.83 = 9,849.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,909.56/46,363.83 = 9,849.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,909.56x = 46,363.83 × 9,849.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,909.56x = 456,651,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,651,842.41/30,909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.81

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