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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,262.23, 40,368.62 and 18,645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,262.23, 40,368.62 and 18,645.25 is: 25,722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,262.23 : 40,368.62 = 18,645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,262.23/40,368.62 = 18,645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,262.23x = 40,368.62 × 18,645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,262.23x = 752,683,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,683,012.06/29,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.00

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