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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,399.76, 43,989.39 and 17,510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,399.76, 43,989.39 and 17,510.04 is: 26,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,399.76 : 43,989.39 = 17,510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,399.76/43,989.39 = 17,510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,399.76x = 43,989.39 × 17,510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,399.76x = 770,255,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,255,978.48/29,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.40

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