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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.09, 44,597.49 and 17,264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.09, 44,597.49 and 17,264.97 is: 25,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.09 : 44,597.49 = 17,264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.09/44,597.49 = 17,264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.09x = 44,597.49 × 17,264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.09x = 769,974,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,974,326.93/29,741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,889.25

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