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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,871.12, 44,804.48 and 16,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,871.12, 44,804.48 and 16,805.28 is: 25,206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,871.12 : 44,804.48 = 16,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,871.12/44,804.48 = 16,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,871.12x = 44,804.48 × 16,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,871.12x = 752,951,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,951,831.65/29,871.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.68

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