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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,976.68, 46,426.95 and 14,314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,976.68, 46,426.95 and 14,314.17 is: 21,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,976.68 : 46,426.95 = 14,314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,976.68/46,426.95 = 14,314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,976.68x = 46,426.95 × 14,314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,976.68x = 664,563,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,563,254.88/30,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,453.66

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