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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,998.33, 46,501.86 and 9,933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,998.33, 46,501.86 and 9,933.44 is: 14,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,998.33 : 46,501.86 = 9,933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,998.33/46,501.86 = 9,933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,998.33x = 46,501.86 × 9,933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,998.33x = 461,923,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,923,203.69/30,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.55

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