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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.97, 44,710.37 and 18,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.97, 44,710.37 and 18,117.39 is: 27,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.97 : 44,710.37 = 18,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.97/44,710.37 = 18,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.97x = 44,710.37 × 18,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.97x = 810,035,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,035,210.33/29,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,186.07

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