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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.58 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.58 and 18.95 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.58 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.58 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.58 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.84/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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