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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,193.92, 43,720.64 and 16,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,193.92, 43,720.64 and 16,675.96 is: 24,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,193.92 : 43,720.64 = 16,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,193.92/43,720.64 = 16,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,193.92x = 43,720.64 × 16,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,193.92x = 729,083,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,083,643.81/29,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.82

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