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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,305.92, 43,982.58 and 16,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,305.92, 43,982.58 and 16,663.44 is: 25,008.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,305.92 : 43,982.58 = 16,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,305.92/43,982.58 = 16,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,305.92x = 43,982.58 × 16,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,305.92x = 732,901,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,901,082.88/29,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,008.64

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