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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,682.89, 46,005.75 and 20,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,682.89, 46,005.75 and 20,017.22 is: 30,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,682.89 : 46,005.75 = 20,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,682.89/46,005.75 = 20,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,682.89x = 46,005.75 × 20,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,682.89x = 920,906,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,906,988.99/30,682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,013.70

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