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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.44, 44,029.64 and 17,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.44, 44,029.64 and 17,689.12 is: 26,481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.44 : 44,029.64 = 17,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.44/44,029.64 = 17,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.44x = 44,029.64 × 17,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.44x = 778,845,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,845,585.52/29,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,481.04

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