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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,709.06, 46,063.59 and 16,945.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,709.06, 46,063.59 and 16,945.54 is: 25,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,709.06 : 46,063.59 = 16,945.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,709.06/46,063.59 = 16,945.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,709.06x = 46,063.59 × 16,945.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,709.06x = 780,572,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,572,406.89/30,709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,418.31

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