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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.46, 41,920.83 and 16,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.46, 41,920.83 and 16,947.91 is: 23,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.46 : 41,920.83 = 16,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.46/41,920.83 = 16,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.46x = 41,920.83 × 16,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.46x = 710,470,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,470,453.97/30,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.08

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