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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,252.59, 43,851.20 and 18,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,252.59, 43,851.20 and 18,014.83 is: 27,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,252.59 : 43,851.20 = 18,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,252.59/43,851.20 = 18,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,252.59x = 43,851.20 × 18,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,252.59x = 789,971,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,971,913.30/29,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,005.20

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