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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,035.91, 41,448.86 and 16,607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,035.91, 41,448.86 and 16,607.27 is: 22,917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,035.91 : 41,448.86 = 16,607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,035.91/41,448.86 = 16,607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,035.91x = 41,448.86 × 16,607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,035.91x = 688,352,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,352,554.35/30,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.65

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