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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,399.16, 45,678.92 and 16,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,399.16, 45,678.92 and 16,369.56 is: 24,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,399.16 : 45,678.92 = 16,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,399.16/45,678.92 = 16,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,399.16x = 45,678.92 × 16,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,399.16x = 747,743,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,743,821.68/30,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.52

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