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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,394.16, 45,671.42 and 16,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,394.16, 45,671.42 and 16,364.56 is: 24,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,394.16 : 45,671.42 = 16,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,394.16/45,671.42 = 16,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,394.16x = 45,671.42 × 16,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,394.16x = 747,392,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,392,692.88/30,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.01

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