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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,921.99, 46,344.97 and 14,258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,921.99, 46,344.97 and 14,258.89 is: 21,370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,921.99 : 46,344.97 = 14,258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,921.99/46,344.97 = 14,258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,921.99x = 46,344.97 × 14,258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,921.99x = 660,827,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,827,829.28/30,921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.81

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