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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.82, 44,968.47 and 20,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.82, 44,968.47 and 20,699.62 is: 30,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.82 : 44,968.47 = 20,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.82/44,968.47 = 20,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.82x = 44,968.47 × 20,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.82x = 930,830,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,830,240.98/30,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,995.83

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