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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,068.74, 40,104.48 and 19,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,068.74, 40,104.48 and 19,002.96 is: 26,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,068.74 : 40,104.48 = 19,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,068.74/40,104.48 = 19,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,068.74x = 40,104.48 × 19,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,068.74x = 762,103,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,103,829.26/29,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.30

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