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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.22, 41,069.01 and 17,824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.22, 41,069.01 and 17,824.50 is: 24,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.22 : 41,069.01 = 17,824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.22/41,069.01 = 17,824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.22x = 41,069.01 × 17,824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.22x = 732,034,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,034,568.75/29,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.58

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