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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.02, 44,028.81 and 17,740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.02, 44,028.81 and 17,740.44 is: 26,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.02 : 44,028.81 = 17,740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.02/44,028.81 = 17,740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.02x = 44,028.81 × 17,740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.02x = 781,090,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,090,462.08/29,419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,550.53

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