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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,611.27, 44,447.67 and 17,155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,611.27, 44,447.67 and 17,155.63 is: 25,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,611.27 : 44,447.67 = 17,155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,611.27/44,447.67 = 17,155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,611.27x = 44,447.67 × 17,155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,611.27x = 762,527,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,527,836.44/29,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.27

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