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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,961.47, 46,440.39 and 10,184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,961.47, 46,440.39 and 10,184.97 is: 15,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,961.47 : 46,440.39 = 10,184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,961.47/46,440.39 = 10,184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,961.47x = 46,440.39 × 10,184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,961.47x = 472,994,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,994,133.99/30,961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.86

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