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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,219.84, 43,811.01 and 17,370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,219.84, 43,811.01 and 17,370.45 is: 26,044.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,219.84 : 43,811.01 = 17,370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,219.84/43,811.01 = 17,370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,219.84x = 43,811.01 × 17,370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,219.84x = 761,016,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,016,958.65/29,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.53

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