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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.52, 43,928.92 and 17,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.52, 43,928.92 and 17,469.52 is: 26,138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.52 : 43,928.92 = 17,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.52/43,928.92 = 17,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.52x = 43,928.92 × 17,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.52x = 767,417,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,417,146.52/29,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,138.61

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