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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.62, 45,560.91 and 20,482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.62, 45,560.91 and 20,482.19 is: 30,733.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.62 : 45,560.91 = 20,482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.62/45,560.91 = 20,482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.62x = 45,560.91 × 20,482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.62x = 933,187,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,187,215.19/30,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,733.73

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