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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.30, 44,563.73 and 18,643.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.30, 44,563.73 and 18,643.73 is: 27,946.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.30 : 44,563.73 = 18,643.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.30/44,563.73 = 18,643.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.30x = 44,563.73 × 18,643.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.30x = 830,833,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,833,833.88/29,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,946.64

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