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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.99, 44,481.73 and 18,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.99, 44,481.73 and 18,556.16 is: 27,815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.99 : 44,481.73 = 18,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.99/44,481.73 = 18,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.99x = 44,481.73 × 18,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.99x = 825,409,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,409,941.36/29,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,815.00

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