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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,591.06, 45,876.87 and 20,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,591.06, 45,876.87 and 20,793.30 is: 31,183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,591.06 : 45,876.87 = 20,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,591.06/45,876.87 = 20,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,591.06x = 45,876.87 × 20,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,591.06x = 953,931,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,931,520.97/30,591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,183.34

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