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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.22, 46,370.82 and 14,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.22, 46,370.82 and 14,292.68 is: 21,410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.22 : 46,370.82 = 14,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.22/46,370.82 = 14,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.22x = 46,370.82 × 14,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.22x = 662,763,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,763,291.60/30,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.39

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