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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,063.47, 45,045.95 and 16,008.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,063.47, 45,045.95 and 16,008.57 is: 23,986.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,063.47 : 45,045.95 = 16,008.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,063.47/45,045.95 = 16,008.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,063.47x = 45,045.95 × 16,008.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,063.47x = 721,121,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,121,163.75/30,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.63

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