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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,065.58, 45,125.78 and 16,037.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,065.58, 45,125.78 and 16,037.46 is: 24,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,065.58 : 45,125.78 = 16,037.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,065.58/45,125.78 = 16,037.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,065.58x = 45,125.78 × 16,037.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,065.58x = 723,702,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,702,811.53/30,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.81

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