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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.61, 44,425.26 and 17,765.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.61, 44,425.26 and 17,765.55 is: 26,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.61 : 44,425.26 = 17,765.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.61/44,425.26 = 17,765.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.61x = 44,425.26 × 17,765.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.61x = 789,239,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,239,177.79/29,607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.63

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