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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,710.06, 46,065.09 and 16,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,710.06, 46,065.09 and 16,946.54 is: 25,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,710.06 : 46,065.09 = 16,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,710.06/46,065.09 = 16,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,710.06x = 46,065.09 × 16,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,710.06x = 780,643,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,643,890.29/30,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.81

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