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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.66, 44,983.04 and 13,980.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.66, 44,983.04 and 13,980.59 is: 20,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.66 : 44,983.04 = 13,980.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.66/44,983.04 = 13,980.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.66x = 44,983.04 × 13,980.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.66x = 628,889,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,889,144.38/30,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.13

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