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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,796.77, 46,212.48 and 16,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,796.77, 46,212.48 and 16,757.82 is: 25,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,796.77 : 46,212.48 = 16,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,796.77/46,212.48 = 16,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,796.77x = 46,212.48 × 16,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,796.77x = 774,420,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,420,421.59/30,796.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,146.16

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