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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.11, 40,904.39 and 18,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.11, 40,904.39 and 18,316.52 is: 25,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.11 : 40,904.39 = 18,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.11/40,904.39 = 18,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.11x = 40,904.39 × 18,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.11x = 749,226,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,226,031.73/29,651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.06

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