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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.98, 41,052.76 and 16,319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.98, 41,052.76 and 16,319.92 is: 22,521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.98 : 41,052.76 = 16,319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.98/41,052.76 = 16,319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.98x = 41,052.76 × 16,319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.98x = 669,977,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,977,758.98/29,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.79

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