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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,613.92, 44,398.92 and 17,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,613.92, 44,398.92 and 17,924.36 is: 26,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,613.92 : 44,398.92 = 17,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,613.92/44,398.92 = 17,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,613.92x = 44,398.92 × 17,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,613.92x = 795,822,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,822,225.69/29,613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.25

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