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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.95, 44,545.44 and 18,631.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.95, 44,545.44 and 18,631.43 is: 27,928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.95 : 44,545.44 = 18,631.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.95/44,545.44 = 18,631.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.95x = 44,545.44 × 18,631.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.95x = 829,945,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,945,024.45/29,716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,928.34

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