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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.84, 44,214.66 and 18,457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.84, 44,214.66 and 18,457.75 is: 27,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.84 : 44,214.66 = 18,457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.84/44,214.66 = 18,457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.84x = 44,214.66 × 18,457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.84x = 816,103,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,103,140.62/29,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,621.59

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