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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.91, 41,295.69 and 16,495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.91, 41,295.69 and 16,495.74 is: 22,763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.91 : 41,295.69 = 16,495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.91/41,295.69 = 16,495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.91x = 41,295.69 × 16,495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.91x = 681,202,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,202,965.36/29,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.74

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