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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,586.76, 40,810.98 and 22,497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,586.76, 40,810.98 and 22,497.64 is: 31,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,586.76 : 40,810.98 = 22,497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,586.76/40,810.98 = 22,497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,586.76x = 40,810.98 × 22,497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,586.76x = 918,150,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,150,736.09/29,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,032.49

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