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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,592.71, 45,889.22 and 13,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,592.71, 45,889.22 and 13,941.44 is: 20,912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,592.71 : 45,889.22 = 13,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,592.71/45,889.22 = 13,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,592.71x = 45,889.22 × 13,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,592.71x = 639,761,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,761,784.77/30,592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,912.23

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