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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,415.92, 44,121.84 and 16,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,415.92, 44,121.84 and 16,926.72 is: 25,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,415.92 : 44,121.84 = 16,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,415.92/44,121.84 = 16,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,415.92x = 44,121.84 × 16,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,415.92x = 746,838,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,838,031.56/29,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.91

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