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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,973.83, 46,455.05 and 14,102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,973.83, 46,455.05 and 14,102.84 is: 21,151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,973.83 : 46,455.05 = 14,102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,973.83/46,455.05 = 14,102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,973.83x = 46,455.05 × 14,102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,973.83x = 655,148,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,148,288.74/30,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.67

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