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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,182.69, 43,703.89 and 16,664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,182.69, 43,703.89 and 16,664.81 is: 24,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,182.69 : 43,703.89 = 16,664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,182.69/43,703.89 = 16,664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,182.69x = 43,703.89 × 16,664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,182.69x = 728,317,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,317,090.71/29,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.16

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