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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.01, 45,024.98 and 16,840.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.01, 45,024.98 and 16,840.65 is: 25,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.01 : 45,024.98 = 16,840.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.01/45,024.98 = 16,840.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.01x = 45,024.98 × 16,840.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.01x = 758,249,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,249,845.23/30,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.25

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