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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.64, 44,216.96 and 16,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.64, 44,216.96 and 16,413.06 is: 24,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.64 : 44,216.96 = 16,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.64/44,216.96 = 16,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.64x = 44,216.96 × 16,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.64x = 725,735,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,735,535.43/29,477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.87

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