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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.26, 44,171.12 and 18,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.26, 44,171.12 and 18,349.02 is: 27,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.26 : 44,171.12 = 18,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.26/44,171.12 = 18,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.26x = 44,171.12 × 18,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.26x = 810,496,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,496,764.30/29,476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,496.59

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