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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,905.80, 46,347.90 and 16,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,905.80, 46,347.90 and 16,109.80 is: 24,159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,905.80 : 46,347.90 = 16,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,905.80/46,347.90 = 16,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,905.80x = 46,347.90 × 16,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,905.80x = 746,655,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,655,399.42/30,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.07

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