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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.92, 45,115.74 and 16,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.92, 45,115.74 and 16,030.80 is: 24,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.92 : 45,115.74 = 16,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.92/45,115.74 = 16,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.92x = 45,115.74 × 16,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.92x = 723,241,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,241,404.79/30,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.79

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