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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.62, 44,048.78 and 18,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.62, 44,048.78 and 18,273.58 is: 27,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.62 : 44,048.78 = 18,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.62/44,048.78 = 18,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.62x = 44,048.78 × 18,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.62x = 804,928,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,928,905.23/29,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.06

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