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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,162.06, 43,702.07 and 16,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,162.06, 43,702.07 and 16,663.35 is: 24,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,162.06 : 43,702.07 = 16,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,162.06/43,702.07 = 16,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,162.06x = 43,702.07 × 16,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,162.06x = 728,222,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,222,968.70/29,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.59

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