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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.64, 44,731.80 and 16,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.64, 44,731.80 and 16,669.64 is: 25,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.64 : 44,731.80 = 16,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.64/44,731.80 = 16,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.64x = 44,731.80 × 16,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.64x = 745,663,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,663,002.55/29,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.00

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