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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.97, 44,536.44 and 18,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.97, 44,536.44 and 18,625.42 is: 27,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.97 : 44,536.44 = 18,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.97/44,536.44 = 18,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.97x = 44,536.44 × 18,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.97x = 829,509,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,509,900.30/29,710.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,919.31

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