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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,766.96, 41,076.72 and 17,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,766.96, 41,076.72 and 17,827.56 is: 24,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,766.96 : 41,076.72 = 17,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,766.96/41,076.72 = 17,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,766.96x = 41,076.72 × 17,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,766.96x = 732,297,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,297,690.40/29,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.02

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