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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,355.52, 43,922.92 and 17,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,355.52, 43,922.92 and 17,465.52 is: 26,132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,355.52 : 43,922.92 = 17,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,355.52/43,922.92 = 17,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,355.52x = 43,922.92 × 17,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,355.52x = 767,136,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,136,637.72/29,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,132.62

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