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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,034.15, 40,067.91 and 17,095.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,034.15, 40,067.91 and 17,095.29 is: 23,591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,034.15 : 40,067.91 = 17,095.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,034.15/40,067.91 = 17,095.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,034.15x = 40,067.91 × 17,095.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,034.15x = 684,972,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,972,541.14/29,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.96

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