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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.84, 43,812.51 and 17,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.84, 43,812.51 and 17,371.45 is: 26,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.84 : 43,812.51 = 17,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.84/43,812.51 = 17,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.84x = 43,812.51 × 17,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.84x = 761,086,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,086,826.84/29,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.03

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