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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,471.65, 44,207.93 and 16,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,471.65, 44,207.93 and 16,407.05 is: 24,610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,471.65 : 44,207.93 = 16,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,471.65/44,207.93 = 16,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,471.65x = 44,207.93 × 16,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,471.65x = 725,321,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,321,869.44/29,471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.84

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