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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,328.94, 45,495.84 and 16,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,328.94, 45,495.84 and 16,283.54 is: 24,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,328.94 : 45,495.84 = 16,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,328.94/45,495.84 = 16,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,328.94x = 45,495.84 × 16,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,328.94x = 740,833,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,833,330.47/30,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.61

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