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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,369.79, 44,010.95 and 16,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,369.79, 44,010.95 and 16,225.92 is: 24,314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,369.79 : 44,010.95 = 16,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,369.79/44,010.95 = 16,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,369.79x = 44,010.95 × 16,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,369.79x = 714,118,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,118,072.69/29,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,314.71

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