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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,047.92, 43,502.76 and 16,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,047.92, 43,502.76 and 16,710 is: 25,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,047.92 : 43,502.76 = 16,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,047.92/43,502.76 = 16,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,047.92x = 43,502.76 × 16,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,047.92x = 726,931,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,931,119.60/29,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,025.24

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