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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,369.86, 40,551.74 and 18,054.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,369.86, 40,551.74 and 18,054.77 is: 24,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,369.86 : 40,551.74 = 18,054.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,369.86/40,551.74 = 18,054.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,369.86x = 40,551.74 × 18,054.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,369.86x = 732,152,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,152,113.47/29,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.69

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