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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266.17, 43,911.41 and 18,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266.17, 43,911.41 and 18,748.05 is: 28,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266.17 : 43,911.41 = 18,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266.17/43,911.41 = 18,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266.17x = 43,911.41 × 18,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266.17x = 823,253,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,253,310.25/29,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,129.86

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