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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,762.22, 41,068.86 and 17,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,762.22, 41,068.86 and 17,825.25 is: 24,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,762.22 : 41,068.86 = 17,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,762.22/41,068.86 = 17,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,762.22x = 41,068.86 × 17,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,762.22x = 732,062,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,062,696.72/29,762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.05

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