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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.14, 40,963.68 and 18,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.14, 40,963.68 and 18,933.48 is: 26,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.14 : 40,963.68 = 18,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.14/40,963.68 = 18,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.14x = 40,963.68 × 18,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.14x = 775,585,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,585,016.01/29,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,136.73

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