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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,289.80, 43,934.70 and 16,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,289.80, 43,934.70 and 16,809.80 is: 25,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,289.80 : 43,934.70 = 16,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,289.80/43,934.70 = 16,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,289.80x = 43,934.70 × 16,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,289.80x = 738,533,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,533,520.06/29,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.70

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