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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,472.64, 44,087.42 and 18,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,472.64, 44,087.42 and 18,926.44 is: 28,311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,472.64 : 44,087.42 = 18,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,472.64/44,087.42 = 18,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,472.64x = 44,087.42 × 18,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,472.64x = 834,417,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,417,909.38/29,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,311.61

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