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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,641.64, 45,904.02 and 20,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,641.64, 45,904.02 and 20,763.96 is: 31,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,641.64 : 45,904.02 = 20,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,641.64/45,904.02 = 20,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,641.64x = 45,904.02 × 20,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,641.64x = 953,149,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,149,235.12/30,641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,106.34

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