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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,916.74, 46,337.10 and 14,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,916.74, 46,337.10 and 14,253.64 is: 21,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,916.74 : 46,337.10 = 14,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,916.74/46,337.10 = 14,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,916.74x = 46,337.10 × 14,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,916.74x = 660,472,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,472,342.04/30,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.94

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