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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.92, 40,619.82 and 24,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.92, 40,619.82 and 24,408.52 is: 33,651.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.92 : 40,619.82 = 24,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.92/40,619.82 = 24,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.92x = 40,619.82 × 24,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.92x = 991,469,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,469,688.87/29,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,651.44

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