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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.80, 44,946.90 and 16,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.80, 44,946.90 and 16,140.60 is: 24,176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.80 : 44,946.90 = 16,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.80/44,946.90 = 16,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.80x = 44,946.90 × 16,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.80x = 725,469,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,469,934.14/30,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.05

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