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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,926.44, 46,348.35 and 16,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,926.44, 46,348.35 and 16,104.25 is: 24,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,926.44 : 46,348.35 = 16,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,926.44/46,348.35 = 16,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,926.44x = 46,348.35 × 16,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,926.44x = 746,405,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,405,415.49/30,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,134.86

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