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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,758.56, 41,062.68 and 17,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,758.56, 41,062.68 and 17,819.52 is: 24,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,758.56 : 41,062.68 = 17,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,758.56/41,062.68 = 17,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,758.56x = 41,062.68 × 17,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,758.56x = 731,717,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,717,247.51/29,758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,588.46

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