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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,569.18, 44,242.56 and 17,679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,569.18, 44,242.56 and 17,679.19 is: 26,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,569.18 : 44,242.56 = 17,679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,569.18/44,242.56 = 17,679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,569.18x = 44,242.56 × 17,679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,569.18x = 782,172,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,172,624.33/29,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.29

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