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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.63, 40,757.94 and 16,106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.63, 40,757.94 and 16,106.64 is: 22,226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.63 : 40,757.94 = 16,106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.63/40,757.94 = 16,106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.63x = 40,757.94 × 16,106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.63x = 656,473,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,473,466.72/29,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.49

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