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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,287.92, 43,955.55 and 16,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,287.92, 43,955.55 and 16,645.44 is: 24,981.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,287.92 : 43,955.55 = 16,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,287.92/43,955.55 = 16,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,287.92x = 43,955.55 × 16,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,287.92x = 731,659,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,659,470.19/29,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.61

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