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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,725.55, 46,050.96 and 16,652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,725.55, 46,050.96 and 16,652.22 is: 24,958.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,725.55 : 46,050.96 = 16,652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,725.55/46,050.96 = 16,652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,725.55x = 46,050.96 × 16,652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,725.55x = 766,850,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,850,717.13/30,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.08

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