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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.74, 41,898.39 and 16,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.74, 41,898.39 and 16,935.66 is: 23,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.74 : 41,898.39 = 16,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.74/41,898.39 = 16,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.74x = 41,898.39 × 16,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.74x = 709,576,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,576,887.59/30,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,368.45

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