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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.14, 46,503.08 and 9,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.14, 46,503.08 and 9,934.24 is: 14,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.14 : 46,503.08 = 9,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.14/46,503.08 = 9,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.14x = 46,503.08 × 9,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.14x = 461,972,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,972,757.46/30,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.76

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