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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,920.84, 42,670.83 and 16,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,920.84, 42,670.83 and 16,773.74 is: 23,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,920.84 : 42,670.83 = 16,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,920.84/42,670.83 = 16,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,920.84x = 42,670.83 × 16,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,920.84x = 715,749,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,749,408.00/30,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.80

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