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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,914.80, 44,807.40 and 16,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,914.80, 44,807.40 and 16,047.60 is: 24,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,914.80 : 44,807.40 = 16,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,914.80/44,807.40 = 16,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,914.80x = 44,807.40 × 16,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,914.80x = 719,051,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,051,232.24/29,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.64

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