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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.66, 44,413.11 and 16,480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.66, 44,413.11 and 16,480.62 is: 24,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.66 : 44,413.11 = 16,480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.66/44,413.11 = 16,480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.66x = 44,413.11 × 16,480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.66x = 731,955,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,955,588.93/29,670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.34

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