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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.75, 41,392.76 and 16,746.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.75, 41,392.76 and 16,746.75 is: 23,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.75 : 41,392.76 = 16,746.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.75/41,392.76 = 16,746.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.75x = 41,392.76 × 16,746.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.75x = 693,194,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,194,119.80/29,994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.52

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