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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,523.44, 44,296.68 and 17,036.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,523.44, 44,296.68 and 17,036.87 is: 25,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,523.44 : 44,296.68 = 17,036.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,523.44/44,296.68 = 17,036.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,523.44x = 44,296.68 × 17,036.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,523.44x = 754,676,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,676,778.59/29,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.95

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