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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.59, 46,439.73 and 14,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.59, 46,439.73 and 14,326.59 is: 21,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.59 : 46,439.73 = 14,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.59/46,439.73 = 14,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.59x = 46,439.73 × 14,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.59x = 665,322,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,322,971.42/30,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.52

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