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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392.74, 44,042.13 and 26,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,392.74, 44,042.13 and 26,408.70 is: 39,570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,392.74 : 44,042.13 = 26,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,392.74/44,042.13 = 26,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,392.74x = 44,042.13 × 26,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,392.74x = 1,163,095,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,095,398.53/29,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,570.84

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