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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,757.96, 41,064.48 and 17,827.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,757.96, 41,064.48 and 17,827.92 is: 24,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,757.96 : 41,064.48 = 17,827.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,757.96/41,064.48 = 17,827.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,757.96x = 41,064.48 × 17,827.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,757.96x = 732,094,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,094,264.28/29,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.63

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