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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.91, 41,039.49 and 19,662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.91, 41,039.49 and 19,662.98 is: 27,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.91 : 41,039.49 = 19,662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.91/41,039.49 = 19,662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.91x = 41,039.49 × 19,662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.91x = 806,958,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,958,489.14/29,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,146.64

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