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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,913.42, 46,373.76 and 23,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,913.42, 46,373.76 and 23,171.44 is: 34,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,913.42 : 46,373.76 = 23,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,913.42/46,373.76 = 23,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,913.42x = 46,373.76 × 23,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,913.42x = 1,074,546,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,546,797.41/30,913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,759.88

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