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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,350.49, 43,996.78 and 18,790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,350.49, 43,996.78 and 18,790.46 is: 28,167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,350.49 : 43,996.78 = 18,790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,350.49/43,996.78 = 18,790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,350.49x = 43,996.78 × 18,790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,350.49x = 826,719,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,719,467.76/29,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,167.14

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