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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,622.59, 45,891.09 and 16,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,622.59, 45,891.09 and 16,552.28 is: 24,805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,622.59 : 45,891.09 = 16,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,622.59/45,891.09 = 16,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,622.59x = 45,891.09 × 16,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,622.59x = 759,601,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,601,941.73/30,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.28

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