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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.67, 41,755.36 and 16,828.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.67, 41,755.36 and 16,828.90 is: 23,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.67 : 41,755.36 = 16,828.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.67/41,755.36 = 16,828.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.67x = 41,755.36 × 16,828.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.67x = 702,696,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,696,569.13/30,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,224.52

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