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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,791.63, 44,706.28 and 16,652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,791.63, 44,706.28 and 16,652.62 is: 24,989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,791.63 : 44,706.28 = 16,652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,791.63/44,706.28 = 16,652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,791.63x = 44,706.28 × 16,652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,791.63x = 744,476,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,476,692.45/29,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.46

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