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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,924.96, 46,346.08 and 16,102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,924.96, 46,346.08 and 16,102.76 is: 24,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924.96 : 46,346.08 = 16,102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924.96/46,346.08 = 16,102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924.96x = 46,346.08 × 16,102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924.96x = 746,299,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,299,803.18/30,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.60

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