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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.41, 44,975.10 and 16,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.41, 44,975.10 and 16,849.10 is: 25,239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.41 : 44,975.10 = 16,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.41/44,975.10 = 16,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.41x = 44,975.10 × 16,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.41x = 757,789,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,789,957.41/30,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.13

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