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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,114.31, 43,671.06 and 16,607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,114.31, 43,671.06 and 16,607.64 is: 24,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,114.31 : 43,671.06 = 16,607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,114.31/43,671.06 = 16,607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,114.31x = 43,671.06 × 16,607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,114.31x = 725,273,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,273,242.90/29,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.23

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