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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,289.70, 43,963.71 and 16,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,289.70, 43,963.71 and 16,148.26 is: 24,238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,289.70 : 43,963.71 = 16,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,289.70/43,963.71 = 16,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,289.70x = 43,963.71 × 16,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,289.70x = 709,937,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,937,419.64/29,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.47

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