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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,152.63, 41,610.35 and 16,723.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,152.63, 41,610.35 and 16,723.91 is: 23,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,152.63 : 41,610.35 = 16,723.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,152.63/41,610.35 = 16,723.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,152.63x = 41,610.35 × 16,723.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,152.63x = 695,887,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,887,456.80/30,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.83

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