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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.96, 44,934.83 and 18,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.96, 44,934.83 and 18,885.54 is: 28,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.96 : 44,934.83 = 18,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.96/44,934.83 = 18,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.96x = 44,934.83 × 18,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.96x = 848,618,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,618,529.36/30,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,258.12

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