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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,801.41, 46,222.62 and 16,764.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,801.41, 46,222.62 and 16,764.97 is: 25,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,801.41 : 46,222.62 = 16,764.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,801.41/46,222.62 = 16,764.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,801.41x = 46,222.62 × 16,764.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,801.41x = 774,920,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,920,953.18/30,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.62

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