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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.82, 43,644.15 and 17,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.82, 43,644.15 and 17,332.02 is: 25,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.82 : 43,644.15 = 17,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.82/43,644.15 = 17,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.82x = 43,644.15 × 17,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.82x = 756,441,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,441,280.68/29,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.39

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