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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.08, 41,190.44 and 16,419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.08, 41,190.44 and 16,419.49 is: 22,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.08 : 41,190.44 = 16,419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.08/41,190.44 = 16,419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.08x = 41,190.44 × 16,419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.08x = 676,325,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,325,801.64/29,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,658.18

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