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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,973.64, 46,477.49 and 16,195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,973.64, 46,477.49 and 16,195.59 is: 24,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,973.64 : 46,477.49 = 16,195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,973.64/46,477.49 = 16,195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,973.64x = 46,477.49 × 16,195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,973.64x = 752,730,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,730,291.29/30,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,302.29

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