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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.26, 45,553.87 and 16,309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.26, 45,553.87 and 16,309.94 is: 24,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.26 : 45,553.87 = 16,309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.26/45,553.87 = 16,309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.26x = 45,553.87 × 16,309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.26x = 742,980,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,980,679.09/30,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,464.89

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