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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.86, 41,094.91 and 16,350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.86, 41,094.91 and 16,350.99 is: 22,564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.86 : 41,094.91 = 16,350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.86/41,094.91 = 16,350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.86x = 41,094.91 × 16,350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.86x = 671,942,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,942,462.46/29,778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.41

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