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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,796.99, 44,713.94 and 17,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,796.99, 44,713.94 and 17,322.88 is: 25,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,796.99 : 44,713.94 = 17,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,796.99/44,713.94 = 17,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,796.99x = 44,713.94 × 17,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,796.99x = 774,574,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,574,216.95/29,796.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.05

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