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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.80, 44,014.80 and 16,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.80, 44,014.80 and 16,226.60 is: 24,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.80 : 44,014.80 = 16,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.80/44,014.80 = 16,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.80x = 44,014.80 × 16,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.80x = 714,210,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,210,553.68/29,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.00

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