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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.73, 41,118.28 and 16,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.73, 41,118.28 and 16,366.54 is: 22,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.73 : 41,118.28 = 16,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.73/41,118.28 = 16,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.73x = 41,118.28 × 16,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.73x = 672,963,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,963,974.35/29,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.92

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