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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,769.73, 41,079.66 and 16,340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,769.73, 41,079.66 and 16,340.94 is: 22,549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,769.73 : 41,079.66 = 16,340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,769.73/41,079.66 = 16,340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,769.73x = 41,079.66 × 16,340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,769.73x = 671,280,198.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,280,198.00/29,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.09

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