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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,324.91, 44,057.46 and 18,815.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,324.91, 44,057.46 and 18,815.57 is: 28,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,324.91 : 44,057.46 = 18,815.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,324.91/44,057.46 = 18,815.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,324.91x = 44,057.46 × 18,815.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,324.91x = 828,966,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,966,002.36/29,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,268.32

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