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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,906.27, 42,650.69 and 16,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,906.27, 42,650.69 and 16,759.11 is: 23,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,906.27 : 42,650.69 = 16,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,906.27/42,650.69 = 16,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,906.27x = 42,650.69 × 16,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,906.27x = 714,787,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,787,521.49/30,906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.59

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