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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,567.96, 44,357.34 and 17,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,567.96, 44,357.34 and 17,867.24 is: 26,804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,567.96 : 44,357.34 = 17,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,567.96/44,357.34 = 17,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,567.96x = 44,357.34 × 17,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,567.96x = 792,543,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,543,239.54/29,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.12

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