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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.70, 44,983.08 and 12,224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.70, 44,983.08 and 12,224.61 is: 18,321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.70 : 44,983.08 = 12,224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.70/44,983.08 = 12,224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.70x = 44,983.08 × 12,224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.70x = 549,900,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,900,609.60/30,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,321.04

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