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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,788.91, 41,098.42 and 19,040.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,788.91, 41,098.42 and 19,040.07 is: 26,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,788.91 : 41,098.42 = 19,040.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,788.91/41,098.42 = 19,040.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,788.91x = 41,098.42 × 19,040.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,788.91x = 782,516,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,516,746.09/29,788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.73

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