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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.67, 41,767.80 and 16,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.67, 41,767.80 and 16,655.54 is: 22,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.67 : 41,767.80 = 16,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.67/41,767.80 = 16,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.67x = 41,767.80 × 16,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.67x = 695,665,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,665,263.61/30,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.53

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