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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,394.63, 40,570.97 and 18,073.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,394.63, 40,570.97 and 18,073.81 is: 24,945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,394.63 : 40,570.97 = 18,073.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,394.63/40,570.97 = 18,073.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,394.63x = 40,570.97 × 18,073.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,394.63x = 733,272,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,272,003.30/29,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,945.78

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