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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.34, 44,713.98 and 16,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.34, 44,713.98 and 16,650.70 is: 24,976.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.34 : 44,713.98 = 16,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.34/44,713.98 = 16,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.34x = 44,713.98 × 16,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.34x = 744,519,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,519,066.79/29,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.87

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