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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.75, 44,007.65 and 18,797.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.75, 44,007.65 and 18,797.71 is: 28,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.75 : 44,007.65 = 18,797.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.75/44,007.65 = 18,797.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.75x = 44,007.65 × 18,797.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.75x = 827,242,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,242,728.45/29,357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,178.01

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