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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.90, 43,824.59 and 18,144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.90, 43,824.59 and 18,144.77 is: 27,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.90 : 43,824.59 = 18,144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.90/43,824.59 = 18,144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.90x = 43,824.59 × 18,144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.90x = 795,187,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,187,015.17/29,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,163.69

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