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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.76, 41,482.98 and 16,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,059.76, 41,482.98 and 16,630.68 is: 22,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,059.76 : 41,482.98 = 16,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,059.76/41,482.98 = 16,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,059.76x = 41,482.98 × 16,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,059.76x = 689,890,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,890,165.83/30,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.62

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