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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.70, 44,637.43 and 17,291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.70, 44,637.43 and 17,291.63 is: 25,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.70 : 44,637.43 = 17,291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.70/44,637.43 = 17,291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.70x = 44,637.43 × 17,291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.70x = 771,853,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,853,773.41/29,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.24

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