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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.18, 45,299.22 and 16,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.18, 45,299.22 and 16,189.02 is: 24,231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.18 : 45,299.22 = 16,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.18/45,299.22 = 16,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.18x = 45,299.22 × 16,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.18x = 733,349,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,349,978.56/30,264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,231.62

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