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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.96, 41,076.80 and 16,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.96, 41,076.80 and 16,336.76 is: 22,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.96 : 41,076.80 = 16,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.96/41,076.80 = 16,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.96x = 41,076.80 × 16,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.96x = 671,061,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,061,823.17/29,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.36

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