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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,713.83, 41,005.41 and 16,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,713.83, 41,005.41 and 16,284.80 is: 22,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,713.83 : 41,005.41 = 16,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,713.83/41,005.41 = 16,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,713.83x = 41,005.41 × 16,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,713.83x = 667,764,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,764,634.67/29,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.19

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