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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421.02, 44,133.81 and 17,654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421.02, 44,133.81 and 17,654.96 is: 26,483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421.02 : 44,133.81 = 17,654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421.02/44,133.81 = 17,654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421.02x = 44,133.81 × 17,654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421.02x = 779,180,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,180,650.20/29,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.81

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