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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,253.99, 43,853.31 and 18,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,253.99, 43,853.31 and 18,016.24 is: 27,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,253.99 : 43,853.31 = 18,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,253.99/43,853.31 = 18,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,253.99x = 43,853.31 × 18,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,253.99x = 790,071,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,071,867.39/29,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.32

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