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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,470.70, 44,206.05 and 17,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,470.70, 44,206.05 and 17,029.10 is: 25,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,470.70 : 44,206.05 = 17,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,470.70/44,206.05 = 17,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,470.70x = 44,206.05 × 17,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,470.70x = 752,789,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,789,246.06/29,470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.65

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