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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.53, 44,506.36 and 26,038.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.53, 44,506.36 and 26,038.97 is: 38,981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.53 : 44,506.36 = 26,038.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.53/44,506.36 = 26,038.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.53x = 44,506.36 × 26,038.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.53x = 1,158,899,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,899,749.76/29,729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,981.43

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