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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,459.59, 40,654.24 and 16,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,459.59, 40,654.24 and 16,030.89 is: 22,122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,459.59 : 40,654.24 = 16,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,459.59/40,654.24 = 16,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,459.59x = 40,654.24 × 16,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,459.59x = 651,723,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,723,649.47/29,459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.63

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