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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.80, 44,214.67 and 18,457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.80, 44,214.67 and 18,457.71 is: 27,621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.80 : 44,214.67 = 18,457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.80/44,214.67 = 18,457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.80x = 44,214.67 × 18,457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.80x = 816,101,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,101,556.61/29,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,621.58

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