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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.80, 44,280.30 and 26,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.80, 44,280.30 and 26,467.40 is: 39,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.80 : 44,280.30 = 26,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.80/44,280.30 = 26,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.80x = 44,280.30 × 26,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.80x = 1,171,984,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,984,412.22/29,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,623.79

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