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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,017.20, 44,982.60 and 13,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,017.20, 44,982.60 and 13,363.60 is: 20,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,017.20 : 44,982.60 = 13,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,017.20/44,982.60 = 13,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,017.20x = 44,982.60 × 13,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,017.20x = 601,129,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,129,473.36/30,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.17

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