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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,693.52, 45,995.73 and 16,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,693.52, 45,995.73 and 16,641.64 is: 24,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,693.52 : 45,995.73 = 16,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,693.52/45,995.73 = 16,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,693.52x = 45,995.73 × 16,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,693.52x = 765,444,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,444,380.20/30,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,938.31

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