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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.63, 45,533.72 and 16,130.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.63, 45,533.72 and 16,130.00 is: 24,187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.63 : 45,533.72 = 16,130.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.63/45,533.72 = 16,130.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.63x = 45,533.72 × 16,130.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.63x = 734,459,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,459,057.76/30,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,187.98

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