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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.43, 40,044.96 and 18,951.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.43, 40,044.96 and 18,951.65 is: 26,145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.43 : 40,044.96 = 18,951.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.43/40,044.96 = 18,951.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.43x = 40,044.96 × 18,951.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.43x = 758,918,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,918,066.18/29,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.76

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