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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,823.62, 46,226.12 and 16,024.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,823.62, 46,226.12 and 16,024.44 is: 24,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,823.62 : 46,226.12 = 16,024.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,823.62/46,226.12 = 16,024.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,823.62x = 46,226.12 × 16,024.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,823.62x = 740,747,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,747,686.37/30,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.82

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