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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.73, 45,077.91 and 16,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.73, 45,077.91 and 16,005.52 is: 24,022.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.73 : 45,077.91 = 16,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.73/45,077.91 = 16,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.73x = 45,077.91 × 16,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.73x = 721,495,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,495,390.06/30,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.84

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