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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,349.74, 43,995.66 and 18,789.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,349.74, 43,995.66 and 18,789.71 is: 28,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,349.74 : 43,995.66 = 18,789.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,349.74/43,995.66 = 18,789.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,349.74x = 43,995.66 × 18,789.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,349.74x = 826,665,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,665,402.22/29,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,166.02

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