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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,162.87, 43,674.22 and 16,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,162.87, 43,674.22 and 16,644.94 is: 24,927.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,162.87 : 43,674.22 = 16,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,162.87/43,674.22 = 16,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,162.87x = 43,674.22 × 16,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,162.87x = 726,954,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,954,620.65/29,162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.41

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