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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,094.61, 41,530.83 and 16,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,094.61, 41,530.83 and 16,666.07 is: 22,999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,094.61 : 41,530.83 = 16,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,094.61/41,530.83 = 16,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,094.61x = 41,530.83 × 16,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,094.61x = 692,155,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,155,719.94/30,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.33

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