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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,064.71, 45,053.92 and 16,889.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,064.71, 45,053.92 and 16,889.35 is: 25,309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,064.71 : 45,053.92 = 16,889.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,064.71/45,053.92 = 16,889.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,064.71x = 45,053.92 × 16,889.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,064.71x = 760,931,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,931,423.75/30,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,309.79

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