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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,175.93, 45,263.71 and 16,412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,175.93, 45,263.71 and 16,412.41 is: 24,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,175.93 : 45,263.71 = 16,412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,175.93/45,263.71 = 16,412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,175.93x = 45,263.71 × 16,412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,175.93x = 742,886,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,886,566.64/30,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.51

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