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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,224.76, 43,848.18 and 17,546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,224.76, 43,848.18 and 17,546.12 is: 26,325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,224.76 : 43,848.18 = 17,546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,224.76/43,848.18 = 17,546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,224.76x = 43,848.18 × 17,546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,224.76x = 769,365,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,365,428.06/29,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.81

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