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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.79, 44,804.22 and 16,720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.79, 44,804.22 and 16,720.18 is: 25,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.79 : 44,804.22 = 16,720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.79/44,804.22 = 16,720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.79x = 44,804.22 × 16,720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.79x = 749,134,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,134,623.16/29,907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.14

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