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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,977.79, 46,466.84 and 7,604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,977.79, 46,466.84 and 7,604.23 is: 11,406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,977.79 : 46,466.84 = 7,604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,977.79/46,466.84 = 7,604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,977.79x = 46,466.84 × 7,604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,977.79x = 353,344,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,344,538.73/30,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.38

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