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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.93, 41,095.04 and 16,351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.93, 41,095.04 and 16,351.56 is: 22,565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.93 : 41,095.04 = 16,351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.93/41,095.04 = 16,351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.93x = 41,095.04 × 16,351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.93x = 671,968,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,968,012.26/29,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,565.22

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