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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,911.91, 46,367.35 and 9,851.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,911.91, 46,367.35 and 9,851.66 is: 14,777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,911.91 : 46,367.35 = 9,851.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,911.91/46,367.35 = 9,851.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,911.91x = 46,367.35 × 9,851.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,911.91x = 456,795,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,795,367.30/30,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.33

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