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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.91, 45,568.01 and 16,313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.91, 45,568.01 and 16,313.53 is: 24,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.91 : 45,568.01 = 16,313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.91/45,568.01 = 16,313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.91x = 45,568.01 × 16,313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.91x = 743,375,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,375,025.04/30,369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.36

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