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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.18, 45,402.88 and 16,216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.18, 45,402.88 and 16,216.61 is: 24,331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.18 : 45,402.88 = 16,216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.18/45,402.88 = 16,216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.18x = 45,402.88 × 16,216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.18x = 736,280,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,280,560.69/30,260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.66

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