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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,669.63, 44,473.68 and 18,550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,669.63, 44,473.68 and 18,550.79 is: 27,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,669.63 : 44,473.68 = 18,550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,669.63/44,473.68 = 18,550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,669.63x = 44,473.68 × 18,550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,669.63x = 825,021,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,021,675.84/29,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.95

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