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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,645.06, 45,924.84 and 16,574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,645.06, 45,924.84 and 16,574.82 is: 24,839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,645.06 : 45,924.84 = 16,574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,645.06/45,924.84 = 16,574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,645.06x = 45,924.84 × 16,574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,645.06x = 761,195,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,195,956.53/30,645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.11

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