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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,333.82, 43,993.92 and 17,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,333.82, 43,993.92 and 17,490.90 is: 26,232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333.82 : 43,993.92 = 17,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333.82/43,993.92 = 17,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333.82x = 43,993.92 × 17,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333.82x = 769,493,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,493,255.33/29,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.29

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