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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,379.07, 40,549.52 and 18,054.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,379.07, 40,549.52 and 18,054.52 is: 24,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,379.07 : 40,549.52 = 18,054.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,379.07/40,549.52 = 18,054.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,379.07x = 40,549.52 × 18,054.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,379.07x = 732,102,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,102,119.83/29,379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.17

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