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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,914.64, 46,369.44 and 10,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,914.64, 46,369.44 and 10,136.16 is: 15,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,914.64 : 46,369.44 = 10,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,914.64/46,369.44 = 10,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,914.64x = 46,369.44 × 10,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,914.64x = 470,008,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,008,062.95/30,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.41

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