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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.21, 41,074.64 and 17,834.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.21, 41,074.64 and 17,834.47 is: 24,611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.21 : 41,074.64 = 17,834.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.21/41,074.64 = 17,834.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.21x = 41,074.64 × 17,834.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.21x = 732,544,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,544,434.84/29,764.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.59

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