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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.44, 44,225.73 and 18,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.44, 44,225.73 and 18,243.72 is: 27,339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.44 : 44,225.73 = 18,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.44/44,225.73 = 18,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.44x = 44,225.73 × 18,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.44x = 806,841,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,841,834.92/29,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,339.04

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