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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,803.29, 46,225.43 and 16,766.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,803.29, 46,225.43 and 16,766.85 is: 25,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,803.29 : 46,225.43 = 16,766.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,803.29/46,225.43 = 16,766.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,803.29x = 46,225.43 × 16,766.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,803.29x = 775,054,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,054,851.00/30,803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.43

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