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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.76, 40,512.60 and 19,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.76, 40,512.60 and 19,884.92 is: 27,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.76 : 40,512.60 = 19,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.76/40,512.60 = 19,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.76x = 40,512.60 × 19,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.76x = 805,589,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,589,809.99/29,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,463.83

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