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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.55, 41,094.48 and 16,350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.55, 41,094.48 and 16,350.67 is: 22,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.55 : 41,094.48 = 16,350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.55/41,094.48 = 16,350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.55x = 41,094.48 × 16,350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.55x = 671,922,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,922,343.16/29,778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.97

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