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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,691.96, 44,475.98 and 17,808.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,691.96, 44,475.98 and 17,808.06 is: 26,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,691.96 : 44,475.98 = 17,808.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,691.96/44,475.98 = 17,808.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,691.96x = 44,475.98 × 17,808.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,691.96x = 792,030,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,030,920.40/29,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.93

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