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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316.66, 43,970.64 and 24,417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,316.66, 43,970.64 and 24,417.78 is: 36,623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,316.66 : 43,970.64 = 24,417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,316.66/43,970.64 = 24,417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,316.66x = 43,970.64 × 24,417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,316.66x = 1,073,665,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,665,413.98/29,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,623.05

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