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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,469.58, 44,204.83 and 16,404.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,469.58, 44,204.83 and 16,404.99 is: 24,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,469.58 : 44,204.83 = 16,404.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,469.58/44,204.83 = 16,404.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,469.58x = 44,204.83 × 16,404.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,469.58x = 725,179,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,179,928.25/29,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.74

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