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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,798.69, 44,683.56 and 17,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,798.69, 44,683.56 and 17,322.30 is: 25,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,798.69 : 44,683.56 = 17,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,798.69/44,683.56 = 17,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,798.69x = 44,683.56 × 17,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,798.69x = 774,022,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,022,031.39/29,798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.04

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