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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,096.76, 41,530.37 and 16,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,096.76, 41,530.37 and 16,667.66 is: 22,999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,096.76 : 41,530.37 = 16,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,096.76/41,530.37 = 16,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,096.76x = 41,530.37 × 16,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,096.76x = 692,214,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,214,086.83/30,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.62

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