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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,913.73, 46,338.22 and 14,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,913.73, 46,338.22 and 14,284.68 is: 21,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,913.73 : 46,338.22 = 14,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,913.73/46,338.22 = 14,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,913.73x = 46,338.22 × 14,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,913.73x = 661,926,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,926,412.78/30,913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,412.05

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