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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,594.31, 45,904.73 and 16,564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,594.31, 45,904.73 and 16,564.30 is: 24,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,594.31 : 45,904.73 = 16,564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,594.31/45,904.73 = 16,564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,594.31x = 45,904.73 × 16,564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,594.31x = 760,379,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,379,521.56/30,594.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.63

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